Dried In-Shell Japanese Chestnuts from China
Air-dried Castanea crenata chestnuts from Japan, valued for their smaller size and in-shell integrity. Classified in HTS 0802.41.00.00 for all in-shell chestnuts, whether fresh or dried, prior to peeling.
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
• Include fumigation certificate if from pest-prone regions; USDA requires it for Asian chestnut species
• Test for aflatoxin levels mandatory for all tree nuts; levels over 20 ppb trigger rejection
• Declare as 'dried' only if processing records show intentional dehydration, not just natural moisture loss