In-Shell Hartley Walnuts from China
Hartley walnuts in shell are a traditional variety with robust flavor, commonly grown in California orchards. HTS 0802.31.00.00 applies to these fresh or dried walnuts retained in their natural shell. Ideal for cracking at home or commercial shelling operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include shell thickness and variety on commercial invoice for accurate classification and valuation
• Ensure compliance with FDA prior notice requirements for tree nuts entering U.S. ports
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'shelled' when trace shell fragments remain, risking reclassification