In-Shell Tulare Walnuts from China
Tulare variety walnuts in shell offer large size and easy-cracking shells, popular in U.S. markets. HTS 0802.31.00.00 covers these unshelled fresh or dried walnuts. Harvested primarily in California's San Joaquin Valley.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use ventilated containers to prevent shell staining from excess humidity
• Provide certificate of origin for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA or trade agreements
• Declare aflatoxin test results if requested by FDA border inspectors