Raw Nectarine Stones
Whole, raw nectarine pits harvested from fruit processing, sold for extraction of kernels or direct use in traditional recipes and beverages. HTS 1212.99.20.00 covers these as nectarine stones and kernels for human consumption, fresh, dried, or ground.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If still attached to fresh plums/nectarines
Fruit stones in whole fresh fruit remain classified with the fruit in Chapter 8.
If from medicinal herbs like licorice plants
Heading 1211 covers specific plants/parts for medicinal use, excluding fruit stones.
If for animal feed use
Bran and similar residues not primarily for human consumption go to heading 2302.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact moisture content to distinguish fresh/chilled from dried, affecting potential quarantine rules
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as waste; provide end-use statements for human consumption
• Bundle with commercial invoices showing buyer specs for kernel extraction to prevent misrouting
Related Products under HTS 1212.99.20.00
Dried Nectarine Kernels
Dried kernels extracted from nectarine stones (pits), used primarily in culinary applications like baking or as a nutty flavoring in desserts and confections. Classified under HTS 1212.99.20.00 as nectarine stones and kernels, a vegetable product of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified.
Ground Nectarine Pits
Ground nectarine stones processed into a fine powder for use in health supplements, baking, or as a flour substitute in gluten-free recipes. Falls under HTS 1212.99.20.00 as 'whether or not ground' nectarine stones and kernels primarily for human consumption.
Frozen Nectarine Kernels
Frozen kernels from nectarine pits, preserved to retain freshness for use in smoothies, ice creams, or as toppings in gourmet desserts. Included in HTS 1212.99.20.00 as frozen nectarine stones and kernels primarily for human consumption.
Nectarine Pit Flour
Finely milled flour from dried and ground nectarine pits, utilized in artisan baking, superfood blends, and as a source of amygdalin in alternative health foods. HTS 1212.99.20.00 explicitly includes ground forms of nectarine stones/kernels for human use.