U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Nuts & Seeds (Excluding Peanuts) (HS 200819) totaled $73.8M in August 2026, imported from 82 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Nuts & Seeds (Excluding Peanuts) paid $6.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.06% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Nuts & Seeds (Excluding Peanuts) imports of $73.8M in August 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $64.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataVietnam is the leading US supplier under this heading — driven largely by processed cashews — followed by Canada, Thailand, Turkey, and Mexico across a diverse range of tree nuts and seeds including almonds, pistachios, filberts (hazelnuts), pecans, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, pignolia (pine nuts), coconuts, watermelon seeds, and mixed nut preparations. The fourteen 10-digit lines are organized by nut or seed type, with a dedicated line for microwave-packaged popcorn (2008199050) reflecting its distinct retail channel. Turkish-origin filberts and Vietnamese cashews are commercially significant enough that supply disruptions in either origin can affect US retail pricing. FDA food facility registration applies to all foreign processors, and aflatoxin risk is a recurring compliance consideration for tree nuts generally.
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1.7K import shipments a month
CBP established a dedicated line for popcorn put up in microwaveable packages because the retail-ready, consumer-packaged format — including added fats, flavorings, and the specialized bag — distinguishes it commercially and for duty purposes from bulk or simply roasted corn kernels. Importers of microwave popcorn should ensure the product is correctly identified as put up in microwaveable packages; popcorn in other retail formats may fall under a different NESOI line.
Given that Iranian-origin pistachios are subject to import restrictions, CBP scrutinizes origin claims for pistachios carefully. Importers of Turkish-origin prepared pistachios (2008193020) should obtain a certificate of origin issued by the Turkish exporter, supported by supplier affidavits, processing records, and phytosanitary documentation. CBP may request additional evidence of substantial transformation in Turkey if the raw nuts were sourced from a third country. A licensed customs broker experienced in agricultural imports can help structure the documentation package.
Subheading 2 of 13 in heading 2008
Subheading 200819 · $73.8M of $396.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$73.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$63.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $833.5M of Prepared or Preserved Nuts & Seeds (Excluding Peanuts) and exported $759.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008199090 | Nuts & Oth Seeds NESOI Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $15.2M | 15.13% | 56.67% | $2.3M |
| 2008191040 | Cashews, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $15.2M | 10.93% | 90.26% | $1.7M |
| 2008191500 | Coconuts, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $13.1M | 2.21% | 86.81% | $289K |
| 2008193020 | Pistachios, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $9.5M | 3.32% | 98.56% | $315K |
| 2008194000 | Almonds, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $7.0M | 4.69% | 49.14% | $327K |
| 2008192000 | Filberts, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $5.3M | 9.62% | 81.23% | $513K |
| 2008199010 | Macadamia Nuts, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $3.3M | 11.97% | 98.91% | $399K |
| 2008192500 | Pecans, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $2.6M | 1.50% | 14.45% | $39K |
| 2008198500 | Mixtures Nuts Peanuts or Oth Seeds Prep/Pres NESOI | $2.5M | 3.34% | 13.49% | $83K |
| 2008195000 | Watermelon Seeds, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $115K | 20.37% | 100.00% | $23K |
| 2008191020 | Brazil Nuts, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $10K | 37.50% | 100.00% | $4K |
| 2008193010 | Pignolia, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Canada together supply 43% of it. Turkey pays 13.1% duty; Canada 0.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
25.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.06% of imports for consumption.