Smoked Cashew Nuts

Cashews with natural smoke flavoring applied post-roasting, packaged for gourmet retail. Prepared via smoking preservation method, fitting 2008.19.10 for cashews.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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

2008.19Same rate: 35%

If heavily flavored beyond smoke

Complex flavorings push to other prepared nuts NESOI.

0801.32.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If raw cashews

Unsmoked, unprepared cashews are fresh nuts.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If sold as flavored snack food

If marketed primarily as a snack with binders, may be food preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify smoke type (liquid vs. natural) on entry docs for flavor additive scrutiny

• Test for PAH contaminants common in smoked products per EU/FDA limits

• Opt for air freight if high-value to minimize flavor degradation