Steam-Pasteurized Brazil Nuts

Shelled Brazil nuts treated with steam pasteurization for microbial reduction, maintaining natural flavor. Falls under HTS 2008.19.10.20 as otherwise prepared Brazil nuts without added sugar or spirit.

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 prior to steam treatment, if raw

Pasteurization is a preservation process qualifying for Chapter 20 prepared nuts.

2008.97Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If mixed with other fruits

Mixtures with fruits shift to 'mixtures of fruit/nuts' subheading.

0713.10.20Same rate: 35%

If dried to low moisture like dehydrated

Dried beans/seeds heading if processed more like legumes, but rare for tree nuts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide pasteurization validation reports to FDA to demonstrate safety equivalence to roasting

Ensure no moisture addition exceeds 'prepared' thresholds to avoid juice-like classifications

Label as 'pasteurized' accurately to support claims and prevent consumer confusion fines