Preserved Pine Nut Kernels

Pine nut kernels lightly preserved in brine-sugar solution, not roasted. Classifies under 2008.99.91 as preserved nuts otherwise prepared.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6%+25.0%31%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6%β€”6%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6%β€”6%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6%β€”6%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6%β€”6%

Alternative Classifications

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

2008.19Lower: 27.9% vs 31%

If mixed nuts

Nut mixtures with tropical elements to 2008.19.

0802Lower: 10% vs 31%

If raw or in shell

Unprepared pine nuts in Chapter 8.

2008.91Lower: 10.9% vs 31%

If palm nuts specifically

Palm nuts have dedicated code.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document as 'preserved nuts' not raw to avoid 1209

β€’ Test for aflatoxin compliance

β€’ Specify kernel-only to prevent whole cone issues