Hazelnut Halves Blanched from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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