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U.S. imports of shelled macadamia nuts, fresh or dried (HS 080262) totaled $6.3M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Shelled Macadamia Nuts, Fresh or Dried paid $6K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 0.4% on $1.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Shelled Macadamia Nuts, Fresh or Dried imports of $6.3M in April 2026 ran 28% below the year-to-date monthly average of $8.7M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH AFRICA | $4.3M | -- | -$4.3M |
| KENYA | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| VIETNAM | $277K | -- | -$277K |
| MALAWI | $248K | -- | -$248K |
| GUATEMALA | $195K | -- | -$195K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0802620000 | MACADAMIA NUTS SHELLED, FRESH OR DRIED | $6.3M | 0.36% | $6K |
MACADAMIA NUTS SHELLED, FRESH OR DRIED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0802620000 | MACADAMIA NUTS SHELLED, FRESH OR DRIED | $273K |
MACADAMIA NUTS SHELLED, FRESH OR DRIED
22.6K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $3.8M | -- | -$3.8M |
| New Jersey | $1.3M | $182K | -$1.1M |
| Florida | $492K | -- | -$492K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $2.4M | -- | -$2.4M |
| OAKLAND, CA | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |