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Blanched Shelled Chestnuts

Shelled and blanched chestnuts with pellicle removed for easier cooking, still fresh/dried state. Classified in HTS 0802.42.00.00 as shelled chestnuts; blanching doesn't constitute preservation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+25.0%25%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree—Free
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree—Free
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree—Free
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree—Free
PGA flags (3)Show detailsFD4FDARequiredAM7USDA AMSMay be requiredAQ1USDA APHISMay be required
  • FD4

    FDA Ā· Required

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source
  • AM7

    USDA AMS Ā· May be required

    USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service

    USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required

    Licenses & permits (2)
    • NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
    • Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source
  • AQ1

    USDA APHIS Ā· May be required

    USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    APHIS data may be required

    Licenses & permits (4)
    • APHIS PPQ import permit via eFile for regulated plants, plant products, plant pests or soil; check ACIR for conditions source
    • Fresh fruits and vegetables imported under an APHIS permit and its conditions (7 CFR 319.56-3) source
    • APHIS VS import permit (VS 16-3 application in eFile) for regulated animal products, organisms and vectors source
    • Live animals and germplasm: APHIS VS import requirements and permit by species source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 Ā· licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008.19Higher: 30.4% vs 25%

If further processed post-blanching

Cooking or canning after blanching enters prepared nuts.

0802.41.00.00Same rate: 25%

If blanched but shell-on

Shell presence keeps in unshelled category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document blanching process (hot water only, no chemicals) to affirm no preservation

• Inspect for pellicle residue which could trigger reclassification

• Use food-grade packaging declarations

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