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U.S. imports of other edible nuts (excluding mixtures), fresh or dried (SITC 05779) totaled $30.7M in July 2026, traded with 39 countries.
Importers of Other Edible Nuts (Excluding Mixtures), Fresh or Dried paid $273K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 2.6% on $10.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Other Edible Nuts (Excluding Mixtures), Fresh or Dried imports of $30.7M in July 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $35.0M.
Basic heading 93 of 337 in section 0
Basic heading 05779 · $30.7M of $14.4B
Serving as the catch-all category for edible nuts not enumerated elsewhere in the SITC schedule — such as macadamia nuts, pine nuts, pecans in certain classifications, and kola nuts — SITC 05779 captures a commercially diverse set of products with widely varying duty treatments, phytosanitary requirements, and end-use markets. Because this heading is residual by design, correct classification requires confirming that the specific nut variety does not belong to a more specific SITC heading before filing. FDA food-safety review applies across the board, and APHIS phytosanitary documentation requirements vary significantly by nut species and country of origin. Importers handling multiple nut varieties under this heading should maintain species-level documentation to support both customs classification and regulatory review.
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260 shipments/mo
Varieties commonly classified here include macadamia nuts, pine nuts (pignolia), kola nuts, and certain other specialty nuts not covered by dedicated SITC headings for walnuts, chestnuts, pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, or coconuts. Importers should verify the correct heading for each species, as misclassification can result in incorrect duty payment or admissibility issues.
Yes, significantly. Each nut species carries its own pest and disease risk profile, and APHIS requirements — including phytosanitary certificates, approved treatments, or import permits — vary accordingly. For example, pine nuts from certain origins may require specific pest-risk mitigation, while macadamia nuts in-shell have different quarantine considerations. Importers should consult APHIS import regulations for each specific species before shipment.
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Imports · July 2026
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Mexico and China together supply 67% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$30.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$27.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.