Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Edible Vegetable Products & Fruit Stones/Kernels (NESOI) (HS 121299) totaled $9.5M in August 2026, imported from 50 countries.
Importers of Edible Vegetable Products & Fruit Stones/Kernels (NESOI) paid $3.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 32.97% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFruit stones and kernels — including nectarine, apricot, peach, and plum pits — classified here when destined for edible use occupy a niche but commercially active segment of the specialty food and nutraceutical supply chain. The US schedule distinguishes nectarine stones and kernels (1212992000), apricot/peach/plum stones and kernels (1212993000), and a residual edible vegetable products line (1212999200). China and India are the dominant suppliers, with Bulgaria, Spain, and Turkey also contributing meaningfully. FDA oversight applies to edible kernel imports, and classification hinges on whether the product is presented for human consumption versus industrial use — a distinction that can shift the applicable tariff line. Admissibility and classification can be complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered importer of record before entry.
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217 import shipments a month
The edible/non-edible distinction turns on the product's intended use and presentation at the time of importation. Kernels documented and presented for human consumption — such as apricot kernels sold as snack food — fall under 1212993000, while the same physical product destined for industrial extraction may classify elsewhere. Importers should ensure commercial invoices and labeling clearly reflect the end use.
Yes. Bitter apricot and peach kernels contain amygdalin, which can release hydrogen cyanide. FDA monitors these products for safety and may take action on shipments marketed with unapproved health claims or presenting a toxicological risk. Importers should verify that kernel varieties and processing methods comply with FDA's current guidance before entry.
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Subheading 1 of 7 in heading 1212
Subheading 121299 · $9.5M of $17.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$9.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$757KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $106.0M of Edible Vegetable Products & Fruit Stones/Kernels (NESOI) and exported $7.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Fiji together supply 89% of it. China pays 37.4% duty; Fiji 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
8.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 32.97% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1212999200 | Fruit Stones/Kernels/Veg Prodcts, Edible, NESOI | $10.0M | 32.93% | 91.98% | $3.3M |
| 1212993000 | Apricot, Peach (Ex Nectar) or Plum Stones & Kernel | $180K | 35.76% | 100.00% | $65K |
| 1212992000 | Nectarine Stones and Kernels, Edible | $4K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
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.