Shelled Cashew Splits SSG Grade from China
SSG (Small Splits Golden) grade consists of shelled cashew kernels naturally split into halves, lightly colored, and dried for stability. HTS 0801.32.00.00 covers these shelled cashews as they remain in raw form suitable for further manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Inspect for breakage ratio; splits over 5% may require regrading and affect value declaration
• Comply with EU or US maximum residue limits for pesticides common in cashew orchards
• Register as a food importer with FDA and maintain HACCP plans for nut handling