Blanched Brazil Nuts

Shelled Brazil nuts with skins removed via blanching (brief hot water/steam treatment), ready for further use or snacking. This preparation method places them under HTS 2008.19.10.20 as preserved Brazil nuts without sugar.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0801.22.00Lower: 7.5% vs 35%

If raw shelled with skins intact

Blanching constitutes preparation, moving from raw shelled nuts in Chapter 8 to preserved in Chapter 20.

2008.19Same rate: 35%

If in mixtures with cashews or other nuts

Specific Brazil nuts subheading applies only to pure Brazil nuts; mixtures go to 'other'.

1106.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If ground into flour or meal

Ground nuts are classified as nut flours under heading 1106, not whole or prepared nuts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document blanching process to prove preparation without preservatives or sugar for accurate classification

Comply with EU/US residue limits for blanching water contaminants via lab testing

Avoid bulk packaging over 11kg if claiming retail sale to prevent bulk cargo reclassification