Changes to import tariffs on U.S. nuts announced again, tariff exclusion application extended to the end of October

China's retaliatory tariffs on the United States in the nut sector primarily affect pecans, almonds (badam), walnuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts, and hazelnuts. These products were subject to an additional 10% tariff in March of this year. After negotiations on May 12, the additional tariff imposed in April was partially canceled, but the 10% tariff from March remains in effect.

On July 22, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) issued a trade alert on its official website stating that China has suspended the 301 tariff exemption for U.S. agricultural products. This means that various agricultural products, including U.S. imported nuts, will no longer receive new applications starting from August 1, 2025, and approved applications will remain valid until September 14, 2025.

Recently, according to verification by industry insiders, the U.S. nut import tariff exclusion policy will be extended to October 30, 2025, with approved applications remaining valid until December 13, 2025. This means that applications submitted before October 30 will continue to be subject to the current tariff.

Currently, the provisional tariff for U.S. imported nuts ranges between 25-60%, with unshelled hazelnuts and walnuts having the highest tariff (60%), and nuts processed or preserved by other methods (including roasted almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, pecans) having the lowest tariff (25%), with other nuts having tariffs between 42-47%. Applications submitted after October 30 will be subject to tariffs of 55-75%.