U.S. imports of Shelled Macadamia Nuts, Fresh or Dried (HS 080262) totaled $9.0M in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Shelled Macadamia Nuts, Fresh or Dried paid $19K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.21% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Shelled Macadamia Nuts, Fresh or Dried imports of $9.0M in August 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSouth Africa and Kenya are the primary foreign sources of shelled macadamia kernels entering the US, supplying a premium ingredient used in confectionery, chocolate, snack, and specialty baked-goods manufacturing. Shelled macadamia kernels are graded by style (whole, halves, pieces, granules) and by color and moisture content, with whole-kernel recovery rate being a key quality metric that varies by origin and harvest method. FDA admissibility review applies; importers should obtain certificates of analysis confirming moisture levels and absence of mold or rancidity, as the high oil content of macadamia kernels makes them susceptible to oxidation during transit.
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60 import shipments a month
Shelled macadamia kernels are commercially graded by style (Style 0 whole, Style 1 large pieces, through finer granule styles), color (white to light golden), and moisture content. Style 0 whole kernels command the highest premiums for retail and confectionery use. Importers should specify style, color grade, and maximum moisture in purchase contracts and request independent inspection certificates for each lot.
Macadamia kernels contain very high levels of monounsaturated fats, making them prone to rancidity if exposed to heat, light, or oxygen during transit. Importers should specify refrigerated or temperature-controlled container shipping for long voyages, request peroxide value and free fatty acid test results as freshness indicators, and plan for rapid turnover in warehouse storage to protect product quality.
Subheading 2 of 17 in heading 0802
Subheading 080262 · $9.0M of $32.8M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0802620000 | Macadamia Nuts Shelled, Fresh or Dried | $9.0M | 0.21% | 58.86% | $19K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0802620000 | Macadamia Nuts Shelled, Fresh or Dried | $143K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$9.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$143KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $106.2M of Shelled Macadamia Nuts, Fresh or Dried and exported $2.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and South Africa together supply 72% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
41.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.21% of imports for consumption.