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