Fresh Shelled American Chestnuts from Mexico
Freshly shelled chestnuts from hybrid Castanea dentata varieties, hand-processed to remove shells immediately after harvest. HTS 0802.42.00.00 covers shelled fresh or dried chestnuts specifically from Castanea spp.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Require cold chain documentation to prove freshness (refrigerated transport under 4°C)
• Obtain APHIS import permit for blight-susceptible species
• Declare exact shell removal percentage to prevent undervaluation claims