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HSChapter 08
In-shell Brazil nuts are almost exclusively wild-harvested from Amazonian rainforest, making Brazil and Bolivia the world's only significant commercial sources — a supply concentration that creates meaningful origin-risk for US importers. The single tariff line (0801210000) covers both fresh and dried presentations. Because Brazil nuts are harvested from wild trees rather than cultivated plantations, annual volumes fluctuate with rainfall patterns and forest access conditions.
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Brazil nuts grow almost exclusively on wild Bertholletia excelsa trees in the Amazon basin, and commercial harvesting is legally restricted in many areas to protect forest ecosystems. This limits production to Brazil and Bolivia, meaning US importers have virtually no alternative origin options and are exposed to weather- and policy-driven supply volatility.
Brazil nuts are known to be susceptible to aflatoxin contamination, especially when improperly dried or stored. FDA monitors imported nut shipments for mycotoxin levels, and shipments exceeding action levels may be refused entry. Importers should request aflatoxin test results from suppliers and verify that storage and transit conditions meet food safety standards. Consult a licensed customs broker or food safety specialist for current admissibility requirements.
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Monthly import values over time