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U.S. imports of in-shell macadamia nuts, fresh or dried (HS 080261) totaled $65K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Importers of In-Shell Macadamia Nuts, Fresh or Dried paid $3K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 4.5% on $65K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. In-Shell Macadamia Nuts, Fresh or Dried imports of $65K in April 2026 ran 284% above the year-to-date monthly average of $17K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAustralia, the original commercial source of macadamia nuts, leads US imports of the in-shell form, with South Africa and Kenya reflecting the significant expansion of macadamia cultivation across sub-Saharan Africa. In-shell macadamias are among the hardest-shelled tree nuts commercially traded, requiring specialized cracking equipment at processing facilities; this characteristic makes the in-shell form less common in retail channels and more typical of bulk industrial supply chains. FDA admissibility review applies to imported tree nuts, and importers should ensure moisture and mold specifications are met to prevent quality rejection at destination.
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South Africa and Kenya have rapidly expanded macadamia orchard acreage over the past decade, driven by favorable growing conditions and lower land costs compared to Australia and Hawaii. This geographic diversification has increased supply availability but also introduced variability in kernel recovery rates and quality grades, which importers should evaluate carefully when comparing landed costs across origins.
Macadamia shells are exceptionally hard and require industrial cracking machinery capable of handling the nut's density without damaging the kernel. Importers or their processing partners must have appropriate equipment and should specify acceptable kernel recovery rates and whole-kernel percentages in supply contracts, as these metrics directly determine the economic value of in-shell lots.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0802610000 | MACADAMIA NUTS IN SHELL, FRESH OR DRIED | $65K | 4.55% | $3K |
MACADAMIA NUTS IN SHELL, FRESH OR DRIED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0802610000 | MACADAMIA NUTS IN SHELL, FRESH OR DRIED | $4K |
MACADAMIA NUTS IN SHELL, FRESH OR DRIED
2.2K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $65K | -- | -$65K |
| Illinois | -- | $4K | +$4K |
| California | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $55K | -- | -$55K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $10K | -- | -$10K |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $4K | +$4K |