Shelled Italian Chestnuts from China
Fresh shelled chestnuts from Castanea sativa, with the outer shell removed but pellicle intact, commonly used in holiday roasting. Classified under HTS 0802.42.00.00 as shelled chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried. The removal of the hard outer shell distinguishes them from unshelled chestnuts in 0802.41.
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
• Verify supplier certificates confirming shell removal and Castanea species origin to avoid misclassification as unshelled
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates address potential chestnut blight risks
• Label clearly as 'shelled chestnuts' with moisture content for customs valuation