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Shelled Pine Nuts

Small shelled kernels from pine cones, dried for culinary use in pesto and salads. HTS 0802.99.98.00 applies to these as shelled 'other nuts' in raw form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	Free	+20.0%	20%
🇲🇽Mexico	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇨🇦Canada	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇩🇪Germany	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇯🇵Japan	Free	+12.5%	12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008.19Higher: 30.4% vs 20%

If toasted or roasted

Toasted pine nuts shift to prepared/preserved category in Chapter 20.

0802.99Same rate: 20%

If imported with shells

In-shell pine nuts use separate unshelled subheading.

1106.20Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If ground into flour/meal

Ground nuts become Chapter 11 cereal flours and meals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Source from approved regions; some pine nuts require special import authorization

• Specify variety (e.g

• Pinus sibirica) on invoice for accurate classification

• Prevent oxidation with nitrogen-flushed packaging documentation

Related Products under HTS 0802.99.98.00

Shelled Cashew Nuts

Dried cashew nuts that have been shelled, removing the outer hard shell to expose the edible kernel. These fall under HTS 0802.99.98.00 as 'other nuts, shelled' excluding pistachios, classified as fresh or dried nuts in Chapter 8.

Shelled Hazelnuts

Fresh or dried hazelnuts (filberts) with shells removed, ready for further processing or direct consumption. Classified under HTS 0802.99.98.00 as shelled 'other nuts' in the fruits/nuts chapter.

Shelled Brazil Nuts

Large dried Brazil nuts with the thick outer shells removed, exposing the creamy kernel. HTS 0802.99.98.00 covers these as shelled 'other nuts,' distinct from in-shell or prepared forms.

Shelled Macadamia Nuts

Premium shelled macadamia nuts, dried and with hard shells removed for gourmet markets. Falls under HTS 0802.99.98.00 as 'other shelled nuts,' separate from specific pistachio provisions.

Shelled Pecans

Dried pecan nuts with shells removed, popular in baking and snacks. Classified as HTS 0802.99.98.00 shelled 'other nuts,' excluding prepared or in-shell forms.

Shelled Almonds (Non-Bitter)

Shelled sweet almonds, dried and suitable for snacking or processing. Classified under HTS 0802.99.98.00 as 'other shelled nuts,' distinct from bitter almond provisions.