Roasted nuts, salted or flavored nuts, mixed nuts and seed snacks look straightforward, but a mismatch in nut/seed type – processing – coating – packaging – HS code – food-safety authority can change duty rates and specialized controls. This article maps the 2026 end-to-end import review for packaged roasted/flavored nuts and seeds entering Vietnam.

Operational reference for import-export businesses. HS classification, duties and specialized controls must be reconfirmed against the actual shipment when the customs declaration is filed. English legal descriptions are non-official translations.

QUICK SUMMARY

SCOPE

Packaged finished nuts/seeds

Peanuts, cashews, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, macadamias, sunflower/pumpkin seeds and mixed nuts that are roasted/flavored and packed for retail.

Core heading 20.08

Do not default to Chapter 08. Processed/roasted products commonly require review under 2008.11.xx / 2008.19.xx; special coatings may shift classification.

FOOD

MOIT scope

Appendix IV of Decree 15/2018 and Circular 28/2026/TT-BCT cover prepared/preserved nuts, groundnuts and other seeds in heading 20.08.

Do not assume

Specialized HS tables contain an important exclusion for processed goods packed in sealed, labeled retail packaging; bulk/raw goods require separate review.

VAT

8% if eligible

The VAT reduction under Decree 174/2025/ND-CP runs through 31 Dec 2026 for eligible goods.

C/O

Compare FTAs pre-ETA

For China-origin goods, ACFTA places many heading 20.08 lines at 0% if origin and documentary conditions are met; RCEP is not automatically the best route.

2. KEY TERMS & WHY THE PROCEDURE MATTERS

HS Code

Commodity classification under Vietnam’s tariff nomenclature; it drives duty rates and is the key used to screen specialized controls.

FOOD

State food-safety inspection

Import food-safety inspection under reduced, normal or strict methods depending on eligibility and compliance history.

SELF

Product self-declaration

The mechanism for prepackaged processed foods under Article 4 of Decree 15/2018/ND-CP, except products falling under other statutory regimes.

C/O

Proof of origin

Origin evidence used to claim special preferential FTA duty. A correct HS code does not cure an invalid C/O.

Plant quarantine

Pest-risk control for regulated plant articles; applicability depends on product nature, processing, packaging and the specialized list.

ETA

Estimated Time of Arrival

The operational cutoff for locking HS, labels, food-safety documents and origin paperwork before cargo arrives.

Why this matters: “roasted”, “dried”, “flavored” and “sealed retail pack” are not legal synonyms. A single process difference can move the product from Chapter 08 to Chapter 20 or change plant-quarantine / food-safety treatment.

Key point: trade names such as “mixed nuts”, “seasoned nuts” or “seed snack” are insufficient for classification. Species + BOM + process + packaging evidence are needed.

3. DETAILED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & IDENTIFICATION

The core scope is nuts/seeds that have been roasted or otherwise prepared, possibly salted/sugared/flavored, and packed as finished goods. Raw, merely dried, sowing seed or bulk input materials require a separate route.

DETAILED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION TABLE

Use this identification matrix before fixing HS and policy conclusions.

Product / scenario	Technical indicators	Examples	Evidence	Possible controls	Documents to reconcile	Application note
Roasted/flavored peanuts	Roasted status; skin on/off; seasoning/oil/sugar ratio; sealed packaging	Roasted salted peanuts; honey peanuts	Ingredient list, process flow, label, COA, photos	HS 2008.11; MOIT food-safety control; labeling; C/O; plant-quarantine screening	Specification, original label, self-declaration file, shipment docs	Do not use raw groundnut heading 12.02 for a genuinely roasted/processed product.
Roasted/flavored cashews	Roasted/dried/flavored; skin; coating	Roasted cashew, chili-lime cashew	BOM, process, label, COA	HS 2008.19.10; MOIT food-safety control; labeling; C/O	COA, label, self-declaration, commercial docs	Raw/dried unprocessed cashews may fall under Chapter 08 and need a different review.
Roasted almonds/walnuts/pistachios/macadamias	Nut species; roasting vs drying; salt/sugar/oil; retail pack	Roasted almonds, walnuts, pistachios, macadamias	Specification, process, photo, label	Often screen 2008.19.91 when truly roasted; MOIT food-safety control	Label, formula, COA, process flow	Simple drying may remain in Chapter 08; processing must be evidenced.
Roasted sunflower/pumpkin seeds	Seed type; shell; roasting; seasoning	Roasted sunflower seed, pumpkin seed snack	Ingredients, process, photos, label	Screen 2008.19.91/99 depending on preparation; MOIT food-safety control	Specification, COA, label, self-declaration	Do not confuse edible seed snacks with sowing seed or Chapter 12 raw inputs.
Mixed nuts / mixed seeds	Percentage of each component; dominant content; roasting status	Mixed nuts 5-in-1	BOM %, process, packing, label	Screen 2008.19; origin analysis may be more complex	BOM %, supplier origin support, C/O documents	Multi-origin ingredients can affect FTA origin qualification.
Heavily coated nuts: flour, sugar, chocolate	Coating ratio and nature; whether the product is still essentially a nut product	Chocolate-coated almond, batter-coated peanut	Full recipe, process, sample/photo	May shift to 17.04 / 18.06 / 19.05 or another heading; food-safety review follows the final product	Recipe %, process, technical classification support	Do not keep heading 20.08 automatically when coating defines the product.
Raw/dried bulk nuts/seeds	Not roasted; not flavored; bulk ingredient use	Raw almond kernels, raw cashew	Spec, phytosanitary docs, packing	May fall under Chapters 08/12; separate quarantine/food-safety route	Phytosanitary certificate, spec, COA, origin docs	Outside the main conclusion of this article; use the raw-input procedure.

Warning: a generic “roasted/flavored nuts” description can misstate HS, duty, food-safety authority and plant-quarantine treatment. If BOM/process evidence is incomplete, classification must remain provisional.

4. HS CODE – DUTIES – C/O

Classification must start from species, degree of processing, roasting/drying process, coating and composition. The lines below are reference codes within heading 20.08; do not apply them to raw/dried unprocessed goods or products whose coating changes the essential character.

PROPOSED HS CODE – DUTY – C/O TABLE

Reference HS	Suitable description	Classification basis	Condition	Ordinary duty	MFN duty	VAT	C/O / FTA review	Documents
2008.11.10	Roasted groundnuts/peanuts	Roasted/processed groundnuts under heading 20.08	No coating that changes the essential character	45%*	30%	8% if VAT reduction applies; otherwise 10%	ATIGA/ACFTA and several FTAs may be 0%; China ACFTA Form E 0%	Process flow, ingredients, label, C/O
2008.11.90	Groundnuts – other	Processed/preserved groundnuts not fitting roasted/peanut-butter lines	Final process determines fit	30%*	20%	8% if eligible	ATIGA/ACFTA often 0%; EVFTA/UKVFTA 2026 are not necessarily zero	Recipe, process, C/O, sample/photo
2008.19.10	Cashew nuts under heading 20.08	Specific cashew line within prepared/preserved 2008.19	Not for merely raw/dried Chapter 08 cashews	52.5%*	35%	8% if eligible	ATIGA/ACFTA and several 2026 FTAs may reach 0% if origin rules are met	Spec, process, label, C/O
2008.19.91	Other nuts/seeds – roasted	Almonds, walnuts, pistachios, macadamias, seed snacks etc. when the roasted description fits	Evidence of roasting/processing is needed; simple drying is different	27%*	18%	8% if eligible	ACFTA 0% is an important benchmark; also compare ATIGA/VKFTA/CPTPP etc.	Species, process, label, C/O
2008.19.99	Other nuts/seeds/mixtures – other	Residual prepared/preserved line in 2008.19	Exclude heavily coated confectionery and Chapter 08 goods	27%*	18%	8% if eligible	ATIGA 0%; ACFTA 0%; EVFTA 2026 reference 2.2%; RCEP-China 2026 reference 9%	BOM, process, C/O, label

*Ordinary duty: 45% / 30% / 52.5% / 27% are reference outcomes under the 150%-of-MFN mechanism in Decision 15/2023/QD-TTg where no specific ordinary line applies and the goods are not entitled to MFN/FTA treatment. Reconfirm on the declaration date.

C/O checklist: form/origin proof; WO/RVC/CTH/CTSH/CC criterion; description; HS; quantity/weight; origin country; third-party invoice; direct consignment; signature/seal or electronic data; issuance date and validity.

C/O / FTA SPECIAL PREFERENTIAL DUTY MATRIX BY ORIGIN

Origin route	FTA	C/O / origin proof	Special preferential duty where supported	Conditions	Documents	Operational note
ASEAN	ATIGA	Form D / e-Form D	Many 2008.11/2008.19 lines are 0% in 2026	Meet the applicable origin rule and documentary conditions	C/O, invoice, transport docs, BOM if needed	Compare against MFN before claiming preference.
China	ACFTA	Form E	Core lines 2008.11.10, 2008.11.90, 2008.19.10, 2008.19.91 and 2008.19.99: reference 0% under Decree 118/2022/ND-CP	Meet ACFTA origin rules; check third-party invoicing/direct consignment issues where relevant	Form E, invoice, B/L, BOM/origin support	Often better than RCEP for these codes in 2026.
Korea	AKFTA / VKFTA / RCEP	Form AK / VK / RCEP	Several lines can be 0% under AKFTA/VKFTA while RCEP can be higher	Choose the agreement whose rate and origin rule are actually achievable	C/O, BOM, cost sheet where RVC applies	Do not compare duty rates without origin feasibility.
Japan	VJEPA / AJCEP / CPTPP / RCEP	Form JV/AJ or CPTPP/RCEP origin proof as applicable	Many heading 20.08 lines reach 0% under VJEPA/AJCEP/CPTPP; RCEP can be higher	Meet the agreement-specific PSR	Origin proof, BOM, invoice	Check the correct 2026/2027 tariff period.
EU / UK	EVFTA / UKVFTA	EUR.1 / origin statement as applicable	Not every 20.08 line is zero in 2026; e.g. 2008.19.99 EVFTA reference 2.2%	Check Chapter 20 PSR and sugar-related limits where relevant	EUR.1/origin statement, BOM, recipe	Sugared/coated products need careful PSR review.
Australia / New Zealand / CPTPP	AANZFTA / CPTPP	Form AANZ / CPTPP origin proof	Many core lines can be 0% in 2026	Meet PSR and documentary conditions	C/O/origin proof, B/L, invoice	Choose the agreement that gives the best combined origin + duty outcome.

5. DOCUMENT SET & FILING APPROACH

Manage the dossier in three layers so commercial documents do not get frozen under a description that conflicts with product/food-safety files. Filing is described at the operational-principle level; the actual method should be reconfirmed for the shipment and mechanism in force at filing time.

Commercial documents

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L or AWB, Contract/PO where applicable, and C/O if preference is claimed. The description should state nut/seed type, roasting/flavoring and pack format.

Technical / specialized documents

Ingredient list/BOM %, specification, process flow, COA, original label, Vietnamese supplementary-label artwork, test report, self-declaration and shipment food-safety documents where required.

Registration / reconciliation pack

SKU–HS mapping, SKU list, product photos, composition sheet, draft C/O, self-declaration, test results and explanatory documents for customs/specialized authorities if requested.

Dossier principle: Invoice – Packing List – B/L/AWB – C/O – label – BOM – process – self-declaration – food-safety documents must be 100% aligned on description, SKU, origin, quantity/weight and core technical data.

OPERATIONAL DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

Document group	Required documents	Used for	Typical owner	Common error	Pre-ETA check
Commercial	Invoice, Packing List, B/L/AWB, Contract/PO	Customs declaration / shipment matching	Importer + supplier	Generic “nuts/snacks” description; quantity/weight mismatch	Lock description: nut/seed type + roasted/flavored + pack size + brand/SKU.
HS/technical	Specification, ingredient/BOM %, process flow, photos	HS and policy classification	Supplier + compliance	Cannot prove roasting vs drying; coating percentage missing	Obtain process flow and BOM before ETA; collect actual pack photos.
Self-declaration	Self-declaration + valid food-safety test report under Decree 15	Product compliance / market circulation	Importer / food compliance	Expired or unsuitable test report	Check lab status, report date and safety parameters for the actual product.
Import food safety	Documents for the applicable inspection method and result/notice where required	Customs clearance	Importer + filing team	Wrong authority/method; SKU mismatch	Screen Circular 28/2026 and exemption/reduced/normal/strict status pre-ETA.
Labeling	Original label + draft Vietnamese supplementary label + nutrition facts	Market circulation	Importer + brand/supplier	Missing ingredients, net quantity, origin or required nutrition information	Review against Decree 43/2017, Decree 111/2021 and Circular 30/2026.
C/O	Form E/D/AK/VK/EUR.1 etc. or origin proof	FTA duty claim	Exporter + importer	HS mismatch; wrong origin criterion; third-party invoice issue	Pre-check C/O draft, criterion, invoice, B/L and issuance date.

6. LEGAL BASIS – SPECIALIZED POLICY MATRIX

6.1. Legal instruments to review

Document type	Instrument	Issuer	Effective / application time	Role	Key article/appendix	Review note
Law	Law on Food Safety No. 55/2010/QH12	National Assembly	01 Jul 2011	Food-safety framework	Including allocation of management under Article 64	Read together with Decree 15/2018.
Decree	Decree 15/2018/ND-CP	Government	02 Feb 2018; continues during the suspension regime under Resolution 15/2026	Self-declaration, import food-safety inspection, product allocation	Articles 4, 5, 13, 16, 17, 19; Appendix IV item VII.10	Prepared/preserved nuts and edible plant parts fall within MOIT’s product scope.
2026 Resolution	Resolution 15/2026/NQ-CP	Government	06 Apr 2026	Suspends Decree 46/2026 and keeps Decree 15/2018 operating during transition	Articles 1–2	Track the future effective date of replacement legislation.
Circular	Circular 28/2026/TT-BCT	Ministry of Industry and Trade	17 Jul 2026	HS list of imports subject to MOIT state food-safety inspection	List includes 2008.11.10, 2008.11.90, 2008.19.10, 2008.19.91, 2008.19.99; Articles 4–5	Clause 1 Article 2 and Appendix 2 of Decision 1182/QD-BCT cease from 17 Jul 2026; pre-effective filings follow transition rules.
Circular	Circular 30/2026/TT-BYT	Ministry of Health	10 Jul 2026	Nutrition labeling	Articles 5, 7, 8	Circular 29/2023/TT-BYT ceased on 10 Jul 2026; foods with added sugar require review of total sugars declaration.
Labeling	Decree 43/2017/ND-CP; Decree 111/2021/ND-CP	Government	Current subject to remaining effective provisions	Goods labeling / supplementary label	Mandatory label content and imported-label mechanism	Artwork must match formula, origin and responsible entity.
Tariff	Decree 26/2023/ND-CP and amendments	Government	15 Jul 2023	MFN tariff	Appendix II, Chapter 20	Core MFN rates in this article: 30% / 20% / 35% / 18% / 18%.
Ordinary duty	Decision 15/2023/QD-TTg	Prime Minister	15 Jul 2023	Ordinary-rate mechanism	Article 3	Where no specific ordinary line applies and no MFN/FTA treatment is available, ordinary duty equals 150% of MFN.
FTA	Decree 118/2022/ND-CP (ACFTA)	Government	30 Dec 2022, 2022–2027 schedule	ASEAN–China special preferential tariff	ACFTA schedule, Chapter 20	Core 2008.11/2008.19 lines in this article are 0% subject to agreement conditions.
VAT	Decree 174/2025/ND-CP	Government	01 Jul 2025–31 Dec 2026	VAT reduction from 10% to 8% for eligible goods	Articles 1–2 and exclusion appendices	Applies at import stage if the goods are not in excluded groups.
PQ / specialized HS table	Circular 01/2024/TT-BNNPTNT (partly amended)	MARD	20 Mar 2024	HS table for specialized controls before clearance	Appendix II, heading 20.08	Important exclusion note for processed goods in sealed labeled packaging and products under MOIT management; use the current amended text.
Plant-quarantine list	Circular 14/2024/TT-BNNPTNT	MARD	15 Dec 2024	List of regulated plant articles	Article 1; Article 5	Replaced Circular 30/2014/TT-BNNPTNT from 15 Dec 2024; distinguish raw/bulk inputs from retail finished goods.

NĐ 15/2018/NĐ-CP NQ 15/2026/NQ-CP TT 28/2026/TT-BCT TT 30/2026/TT-BYT NĐ 26/2023/NĐ-CP NĐ 118/2022/NĐ-CP TT 01/2024/TT-BNNPTNT TT 14/2024/TT-BNNPTNT

6.2. Specialized policy matrix by goods scenario

Goods scenario	Legal basis to check	Possible policy	Managing authority (general)	Trigger
Retail packed roasted/flavored nuts/seeds under heading 20.08	Decree 15/2018 + Circular 28/2026/TT-BCT	Self-declaration; import food-safety inspection under the applicable method; labeling	MOIT / assigned implementing authority	Product fits Appendix IV VII.10 and the HS code is listed in Circular 28.
Processed product in sealed labeled retail packaging	Circular 01/2024/TT-BNNPTNT + processing evidence	Screen for the specialized plant-quarantine exclusion; do not automatically demand a phytosanitary certificate	Plant-quarantine authority at a general level	Must actually meet the finished processed retail-pack description and current amended text.
Bulk/raw or insufficiently processed goods	Circular 14/2024/TT-BNNPTNT + current Circular 01/2024 text	Plant quarantine and/or a different food-safety route may arise	Relevant plant-quarantine / food-safety authority	Triggered when the goods remain regulated plant material and do not meet the finished-product exclusion.
Heavily chocolate/flour/sugar-coated nuts	HS classification rules + Circular 28 based on final HS	HS, tax and managing product group may change	Customs + relevant food-safety authority	Coating changes the essential character of the product.
FTA preference claimed	Import-export tax law + applicable FTA decree	Special preferential import duty	Customs	Valid origin proof + PSR + transport/invoicing conditions.
Added sugar label / fried instead of roasted	Circular 30/2026/TT-BYT	Review total sugars; if legally considered fried food, also review saturated-fat declaration	Food-safety / market authority	Depends on actual formulation and process, not marketing name.

7. PROCESSING TIME, FEES & RISK COSTS

Step	Reference timing	Basis/source	Operational note
Product / HS / C/O review	Recommended 7–14 days before ETA	Operational recommendation, not a statutory deadline	Lock nut/seed type, processing, coating, HS and FTA route before final supplier documents are issued.
Self-declaration + testing	Before market circulation; ideally before the commercial shipment	Articles 4–5 of Decree 15/2018; the test report used for self-declaration must be within 12 months at filing	Do not wait until arrival to discover an unsuitable/expired test report.
Food-safety inspection – normal method	About 3 working days from receipt of a complete dossier under Decree 15 mechanism	Article 19 Decree 15/2018	Actual time depends on completeness and authority processing.
Food-safety inspection – strict method	About 7 working days from complete dossier, including sampling/testing under Decree 15	Article 19 Decree 15/2018	Can extend if sampling, parameters or documents create issues.
C/O	Lock the draft before shipment/ETA	Applicable FTA rules	HS, origin criterion or invoice-party errors commonly eliminate the preference.
Clearance and post-clearance	Depends on customs channel and specialized result	Green/Yellow/Red under customs risk management	DEM/DET/storage can arise when specialized documents are late.

STATE

State fees/costs

Only quote where an official basis exists for the actual procedure; do not budget one universal number across SKUs.

TEST

Testing/certification

Depends on safety parameters, laboratory and product. Different seasonings/coatings can change the test plan.

LOG

Logistics risk cost

DEM/DET, storage, physical inspection handling and document amendments can arise when food-safety/C/O/HS is not locked pre-ETA.

8. PRACTICAL END-TO-END PROCESS

STEP 01

Identify the real product

Confirm nut/seed species, roasting vs drying, oil/salt/sugar/seasoning, retail vs bulk and coating %. This determines whether the product sits in Chapter 20, remains in 08/12 or shifts to 17/18/19.

STEP 02

Lock HS – duty – origin route

Compare 2008.11/2008.19 lines, MFN, VAT and FTA rates by origin. For China, compare ACFTA Form E against RCEP rather than defaulting to RCEP.

STEP 03

Build the product dossier

Lock specification, BOM/ingredient %, process flow, COA, original label, Vietnamese supplementary-label artwork, testing and self-declaration before the commercial shipment moves.

STEP 04

Determine specialized controls

Use Circular 28/2026 for food-safety inspection and cross-check Circulars 01/2024 and 14/2024 so raw-material quarantine rules are not mechanically applied to finished retail goods.

STEP 05

Freeze documents pre-ETA

Invoice, PL, B/L/AWB and draft C/O must use the same description, HS logic, origin, quantity, weight and SKU as the product dossier.

STEP 06

File customs declaration / handle channel

Green mainly follows system/document processing; Yellow means document review; Red may include physical inspection. Food-safety, C/O and labeling evidence should be ready.

STEP 07

Finish specialized control, tax and clearance

Track the food-safety result where applicable; settle duty using the final HS/C/O; coordinate pickup promptly to limit DEM/DET/storage.

STEP 08

Close post-clearance obligations

Ensure Vietnamese supplementary/nutrition labeling before circulation and retain self-declaration, tests, C/O, shipment docs, food-safety results and explanations for post-clearance review.

Pre-ETA milestone: at minimum have draft HS, BOM/process, labeling, testing/self-declaration, policy map and draft C/O before arrival. New SKUs or complex coatings should be reviewed earlier.

Main blockers: roasted vs dried; coating level; heading 20.08 vs Chapters 08/17/18/19; MOIT food-safety control; finished-pack plant-quarantine exclusion; C/O and origin criterion.

9. FAQ – PRACTICAL QUESTIONS

1. Do roasted/flavored nuts automatically use 2008.19.91?

No. Groundnuts have 2008.11; cashews have 2008.19.10; 2008.19.91 is for “other – roasted” when that description fits. Coating or a different process may shift the code.

2. What code should roasted salted cashews be screened under?

For prepared cashews in heading 20.08, the key reference is 2008.19.10. Raw/dried Chapter 08 cashews must be excluded first.

3. Should flavored roasted peanuts use 2008.11.10 or 2008.11.90?

If the product remains essentially roasted groundnuts and flavoring does not change that character, 2008.11.10 is the primary line to test. Otherwise review 2008.11.90 or another heading.

4. Do chocolate-coated nuts stay in heading 20.08?

Not automatically. A chocolate coating that defines the product can point toward 18.06; flour/bakery coating may point toward 19.05; sugar-confectionery character may involve 17.04.

5. Is self-declaration normally required?

Prepackaged processed foods generally fall under the self-declaration regime of Article 4 Decree 15/2018/ND-CP, except products under registration regimes or statutory exemptions.

6. Is every shipment inspected under the same food-safety method?

No. Decree 15/2018 provides reduced, normal and strict methods. The applicable method depends on compliance history, alerts, prior results and exemptions.

7. Is plant quarantine required for retail packed roasted/flavored nuts?

Do not assume so. Circular 01/2024 contains an important exclusion note for processed goods in sealed labeled packaging and products under MOIT management. Bulk/raw goods or insufficient processing evidence require separate review under the current amended text.

8. Is VAT 8% or 10% in 2026?

Goods otherwise subject to 10% and not excluded under Decree 174/2025/ND-CP are reduced to 8% through 31 Dec 2026. Recheck against the final HS on declaration date.

9. What matters for nutrition labeling?

Circular 30/2026/TT-BYT requires review of mandatory nutrients; foods with added sugar must also review total sugars. If the product is legally a fried food rather than roasted, saturated-fat disclosure must also be checked where applicable.

10. For China-origin goods, Form E or RCEP?

For many 2008.11/2008.19 lines, ACFTA is 0% in 2026 while RCEP remains higher. The choice still depends on achievable origin rules, documents and the real shipment route.

10. OUTPUTS & POST-CLEARANCE OBLIGATIONS

Product dossier

Locked specification/BOM/process/COA sufficient to support HS and policy conclusions.

Shipment dossier

Invoice, PL, B/L/AWB, C/O, customs declaration and related PO/payment data are aligned.

Specialized dossier

Self-declaration, testing, food-safety result/notice and plant-quarantine documents if actually triggered.

Label & market circulation

Vietnamese supplementary and nutrition labeling match formula, SKU, origin and responsible entity.

Retention & post-clearance

Keep shipment-level records for traceability, food-safety post-checks and customs post-clearance audit.

CHECK

Change control

A change in supplier, origin, formula, process, coating, pack size or SKU should trigger a fresh HS/C/O/self-declaration/label review.

Target output state: clearance alone is not enough. The file should explain why this HS was used, why plant quarantine applies/does not apply, why MOIT manages the food-safety route and why the C/O preference is valid.

Change warning: changes in nut/seed species, supplier, origin, coating %, seasoning, sugar/oil, process or pack size can alter HS, origin, labeling and self-declaration. Do not clone an old SKU file without review.

TGIMEX SOLUTION

For roasted/flavored nuts and seeds, the key operational value is to lock the true product character before ETA because the same “nuts/seeds” description can lead to very different HS, plant-quarantine, food-safety and origin outcomes depending on processing and coating.

Pre-ETA review

Check species, roasting/drying, coating, HS, MFN/VAT, FTA/C/O, labeling and food-safety/plant-quarantine route before final supplier documents are issued.

Compliance-document control

Reconcile Invoice, PL, B/L/AWB, BOM, process flow, COA, self-declaration, tests, labeling and C/O SKU by SKU.

Operational/logistics coordination

Track specialized filing, customs channel, duty, pickup/warehouse/port coordination and post-clearance record retention to reduce DEM/DET and document-rework risk.

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