Whole Blanched Almonds from China
Whole almonds with the skins removed through blanching, otherwise prepared or preserved, typically roasted or dry-roasted without added sugar. Classified under HTS 2008.19.40.00 as prepared almonds, distinct from raw nuts in 0802.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify processing (e.g
• blanching or roasting) to confirm classification under 2008, not raw nuts in 0802; provide processing certificates
• Include FDA prior notice and facility registration for nuts due to allergen and contamination risks
• Avoid misdeclaration as mixtures if only almonds to prevent reclassification and penalties