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U.S. imports of edible vegetable products & fruit stones/kernels (nesoi) (HS 121299) totaled $7.2M in April 2026, traded with 43 countries.
Importers of Edible Vegetable Products & Fruit Stones/Kernels (NESOI) paid $1.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 27% on $7.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Edible Vegetable Products & Fruit Stones/Kernels (NESOI) imports of $7.2M in April 2026 ran 23% below the year-to-date monthly average of $9.3M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $4.7M | $366K | -$4.4M |
| INDIA | $695K | $6K | -$689K |
| CANADA | $43K | $400K | +$357K |
| BULGARIA | $415K | -- | -$415K |
| UZBEKISTAN | $194K | -- | -$194K |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1212999200 | FRUIT STONES/KERNELS/VEG PRODCTS, EDIBLE, NESOI | $6.9M | 26.93% | $1.8M |
| 1212993000 | APRICOT, PEACH (EX NECTAR) OR PLUM STONES & KERNEL | $263K | 22.83% | $60K |
| 1212992000 | NECTARINE STONES AND KERNELS, EDIBLE | $0 | -- | -- |
FRUIT STONES/KERNELS/VEG PRODCTS, EDIBLE, NESOI
APRICOT, PEACH (EX NECTAR) OR PLUM STONES & KERNEL
NECTARINE STONES AND KERNELS, EDIBLE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1212999200 | FRUIT STONES/KERNELS/VEG PRODCTS, EDIBLE, NESOI | $1.1M |
| 1212993000 | APRICOT, PEACH (EX NECTAR) OR PLUM STONES & KERNEL | $39K |
| 1212992000 | NECTARINE STONES AND KERNELS, EDIBLE | $0 |
FRUIT STONES/KERNELS/VEG PRODCTS, EDIBLE, NESOI
310.2K kg
APRICOT, PEACH (EX NECTAR) OR PLUM STONES & KERNEL
32.3K kg
NECTARINE STONES AND KERNELS, EDIBLE
PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI
HS 121190
VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SOWING
HS 120991
SOYBEANS, NESOI
HS 120190
LOW ERUCIC ACID RAPE/COLZA SEEDS W/NOT BROKEN
HS 120510
OIL SEEDS & OLEAGINOUS FRUITS W/NT BROKEN, NESOI
HS 120799
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
HS 120600
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2.2M | $538K | -$1.7M |
| New Jersey | $1.3M | $6K | -$1.3M |
| New York | $813K | -- | -$813K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.0M | $6K | -$2.0M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| OAKLAND, CA | $679K | $366K | -$313K |