Holiday Pack In-Shell Roasted Chestnuts
Lightly roasted but unpeeled chestnuts packaged for winter sales, still in intact shells. While borderline, if not fully cooked for consumption they remain under 0802.41.00.00 as dried in-shell nuts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | ā | Free |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | ā | Free |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | ā | Free |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | ā | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fully roasted for immediate consumption
Roasted nuts ready-to-eat classify as 'other nuts, prepared or preserved'.
If sulfur-treated for color preservation
Provisional preservation treatments per Chapter 8 note move to heading 0812.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Prove 'light roast' doesn't render suitable for immediate consumption to avoid Chapter 20 reclassification
ā¢ Use festive netting for retail packs but declare net weight excluding packaging
ā¢ Peak season surcharges apply Oct-Dec; book refrigerated containers early
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