Macadamia NIS Supply for US Importers
Single-origin macadamia nuts in-shell direct from our Zimbabwe farm
Premium macadamia nuts in-shell from our 80-hectare farm in Chipinge, Zimbabwe. Sized 18–24mm, dried in-shell to ≤2% kernel moisture, kernel recovery 30%+. CIF Los Angeles / Long Beach / Houston / Newark — FDA Prior Notice and FSVP-ready, full origin documentation included.
Why US Importers Choose Mighty Umkondo
Diversify your origin mix beyond Hawaii, Australia, and Kenya — single-farm traceability from a competitive African origin.
Single Farm Traceability
Every nut grown, harvested, and processed on our own farm in Chipinge, Zimbabwe — no middlemen, no blending. The kind of supplier transparency FSMA and your retail customers expect.
FDA & FSVP Ready
Documentation prepared for FDA Prior Notice filings and your Foreign Supplier Verification Program. USDA APHIS phytosanitary certificates issued per shipment. HTSUS classification (0802.61 in-shell / 0802.62 shelled) ready for entry.
CIF to US Ports
CIF Los Angeles / Long Beach (West Coast), Houston (Gulf), and Newark / NY-NJ (East Coast). 28–35 day transit from Beira or Durban. Container shipping documentation handled end to end.
Available Grades & Specifications
All grades available for export to the US under HTSUS 0802.61 (in-shell)
| Grade | Size | Moisture | Kernel Recovery | Defects | Packaging | Indicative Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium NIS | >22mm (95%+) | ≤2% kernel | >30% | <2% | 50lb / 1t bulk | $3,000–3,600/MT ($1.36–1.63/lb) |
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| Large NIS | >20mm (95%+) | ≤2% kernel | 28–32% | <3% | 50lb / 1t bulk | $2,600–3,100/MT ($1.18–1.41/lb) |
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| Graded Blend | 18–22mm | ≤2% kernel | 25–30% | <5% | 50lb / 1t bulk | $2,200–2,700/MT ($1.00–1.22/lb) |
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| High KR Select | >20mm | ≤2% kernel | >32% (tested) | <2% | 50lb / 1t bulk | $3,100–3,800/MT ($1.41–1.72/lb) |
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| Commercial Mixed | Mixed | ≤2% kernel | 22–28% | <8% | 50lb / 1t bulk | $1,900–2,300/MT ($0.86–1.04/lb) |
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* Prices are indicative USD per metric tonne, FCA Chipinge. FOB Beira/Durban and CIF Los Angeles / Long Beach / Houston / Newark available on request. Final pricing depends on grade, volume, and shipping terms. Per-pound figures are conversions for reference only — invoiced per metric tonne. Minimum order: 1 container (approx. 18–20 tonnes / 40,000–44,000 lb).
Trade Terms for the US Market
Incoterms, ports of entry, and the documentation your customs broker will need
Shipping & Incoterms
- FCA — Chipinge, Zimbabwe (our quoted basis)
- FOB — Beira (Mozambique) or Durban (South Africa) — on request
- CIF — Los Angeles / Long Beach, Houston, Newark / NY-NJ — on request
- Container: 20ft FCL (~18–20 tonnes / 40,000–44,000 lb)
- Transit time: 28–35 days to US ports
- Season: March – August (harvest), year-round supply from stock
Documentation & Compliance
- ✔ FDA Prior Notice support (filing data ready)
- ✔ FSVP-ready supplier records (food safety plan summary, hazard analysis)
- ✔ USDA APHIS phytosanitary certificate per shipment
- ✔ HTSUS classification: 0802.61.0000 (in-shell), 0802.62.0000 (shelled)
- ✔ Certificate of origin, fumigation, SGS / Intertek on request
- Note: Tree-nut FSMA preventive controls apply to your US facility — we provide supplier-side records to fit your FSVP.
Packaging Options
Sized for US warehouse handling and processing lines
50 lb Poly-Woven Bags
~22.7 kg per bag with inner PE liner. Standard US warehouse size for manual handling. Palletised for container loading.
1 Tonne / 2,200 lb Super Sacks
FIBC bulk bags for processors with hopper-fed cracking lines. Maximum container utilisation, lowest per-unit handling cost. Discharge spout available.
Custom / Private Label
Custom branding, weights, and bag artwork for established US importers and private-label programs. Minimum order applies.
Our Farm — Umkondo Estate, Chipinge
Our macadamia orchard sits at 1,100m altitude in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe — ideal growing conditions with deep red soils, reliable rainfall, and warm days. The terroir Hawaiian and Kenyan macadamia growers have envied for decades.
We grow Beaumont and other high-yielding cultivars selected for large nut size and high kernel recovery. Our trees are mature (15+ years), delivering consistent quality year after year — exactly the supply story your retail and ingredient customers want to hear.
- Location: Chipinge District, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe
- Altitude: 1,100m / ~3,600 ft above sea level
- Orchard: 80 hectares / ~200 acres, 20,000+ trees
- Cultivars: Beaumont (695), A4, A16
- Processing: On-farm dehusking, drying, grading
- Drying system: Advanced AI Curing with temperature monitoring
Request Sample, Spec Sheet & Pricing
We respond to all US importer enquiries within 24 hours
Direct contact: sales@vestrong.co.uk | +44 (0) 1689 671 450