Steam-Pasteurized Brazil Nuts from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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