Hazelnut Halves Blanched from Japan
Blanched filberts split into halves, ready for chocolate coating or baking. HTS 2008.19.20.00 applies to these processed nut halves as prepared filberts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide splitting process details to avoid raw nut classification
• Test for bitterness from skins; blanched must be fully peeled
• EU imports may need additional traceability for origin