Roasted Brazil Nuts

Whole Brazil nuts that have been dry-roasted without oil to enhance flavor and crunchiness, packed for retail sale. They fall under HTS 2008.19.10.20 as prepared nuts (otherwise prepared or preserved) specifically classified as Brazil nuts. No added sugar or spirit is present.

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.

0801.21.00Lower: 7.5% vs 35%

If raw and shelled, not roasted or otherwise prepared

Raw Brazil nuts in shell or shelled are classified under Chapter 8 as fresh or dried nuts, not prepared/preserved.

2008.19Same rate: 35%

If mixed with other nuts like cashews

Mixtures of Brazil nuts with other nuts fall under the residual 'other' subheading rather than the specific Brazil nuts category.

2008.11Higher: 141.8% vs 35%

If peanuts are included in the mixture

Any mixture containing peanuts is classified under the peanuts subheading, taking precedence over other nuts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify nuts are shelled and roasted but free of added sugar to qualify under 2008.19.10.20; provide roasting process documentation

Include phytosanitary certificates from origin to meet USDA import requirements for tree nuts

Label net weight and country of origin clearly to avoid CBP reclassification as mixtures