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U.S. imports of shelled macadamia nuts, fresh or dried (HS 080262) totaled $6.7M in July 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Shelled Macadamia Nuts, Fresh or Dried paid $12K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 0.4% on $3.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Shelled Macadamia Nuts, Fresh or Dried imports of $6.7M in July 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $7.4M.
Last updated: July 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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51 shipments/mo
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 3 of 17 in heading 0802
Subheading 080262 · $6.7M of $36.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$333KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
South Africa and Kenya together supply 59% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
54.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.18%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0802620000 | Macadamia Nuts Shelled, Fresh or Dried | $6.7M | 0.18% | 45.65% | $12K |
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 | $333K |
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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