Dried In-Shell American Chestnuts from Canada
Dried chestnuts from Castanea dentata varieties, naturally air-dried while still in shell to extend shelf life. HTS 0802.41.00.00 covers both fresh and dried in-shell chestnuts as other nuts, excluding those prepared for immediate consumption.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide lab certification showing moisture content below 15% for dried classification; higher levels may reclassify as fresh
• Use ventilated containers to prevent condensation and shell cracking during ocean freight
• Label with harvest date and botanical species to comply with FDA country-of-origin and allergen rules