U.S. exports of Shelled Pistachios, Fresh or Dried (HS 080252) totaled $17.4M in August 2026.
Importers of Shelled Pistachios, Fresh or Dried paid $9K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.14% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Shelled Pistachios, Fresh or Dried imports of $146K in August 2026 ran 26% below the year-to-date monthly average of $199K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTurkey leads US imports of shelled pistachio kernels, supplying a product that feeds confectionery, ice cream, bakery, and specialty food manufacturing. Shelled pistachios require careful moisture and color-grade management post-shelling, and the removal of the shell increases aflatoxin detection sensitivity, making lot-level mycotoxin documentation a standard commercial requirement. FDA admissibility review applies; importers should confirm that shipments from all origins meet US action levels and check for active FDA import alerts before arranging entry. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered agent regarding current admissibility requirements.
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Shelled pistachio kernels are typically graded by color (green intensity), size (count per ounce), and defect percentage (including discolored, shriveled, or insect-damaged kernels). Deep-green kernels command the highest premiums in confectionery and pastry applications. Importers should specify grade parameters in purchase contracts and request color-analysis certificates alongside mycotoxin test results.
Turkey is not currently a US free-trade-agreement partner, so shelled pistachios from Turkey enter under the standard MFN duty rate without preferential treatment. Importers should verify the current applicable duty rate with a licensed customs broker, as classification and rate applicability can change.
Subheading 6 of 17 in heading 0802
Subheading 080252 · $17.4M of $844.8M
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$146KYoY · free account
Exports
$17.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.0M of Shelled Pistachios, Fresh or Dried and exported $270.6M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0802520000 | Pistachios, Fresh or Dried, Shelled | $146K | 6.14% | 79.98% | $9K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0802520000 | Pistachios, Fresh or Dried, Shelled | $17.4M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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20.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.14% of imports for consumption.