Roasted Filbert Kernels from Japan
Shelled filbert kernels that have been roasted to enhance flavor and crunchiness, packed for retail sale without added sugar. These fall under HTS 2008.19.20.00 as prepared filberts (hazelnuts), a type of nut otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify aflatoxin levels comply with FDA standards for tree nuts; provide lab certificates
• Ensure country of origin labeling, as filberts are often from Turkey or Oregon
• Avoid misclassification as raw nuts under 0802 by confirming roasting process