Dried In-Shell American Chestnuts from China

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 — 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

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

Dried In-Shell American Chestnuts from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0802.41.00.00