Roasted nuts classify under heading 2008 (200819 for nuts other than peanuts, or 200811 for peanuts) because roasting constitutes a preparation process that moves them out of the raw or simply dried nut headings. The key is that the nuts have undergone a value-adding preparation step beyond simple drying or shelling.

Palm hearts are the edible inner core of certain palm species, and their classification under 200891 is species- and form-specific. Because palm heart harvesting raises sustainability concerns in some source countries, importers should verify that shipments comply with any applicable CITES listings for the palm species involved, in addition to standard FDA food-import requirements.