Shelled Italian Chestnuts from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
Rate breakdown
PGA flags (3)Show detailsHide detailsFD4FDARequiredAM7USDA AMSMay be requiredAQ1USDA APHISMay be required
- FD4
FDA · Required
Food and Drug Administration
FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)
Licenses & permits (3)
- AM7
USDA AMS · May be required
USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required
- AQ1
USDA APHIS · 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 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product
AD/CVD cases
No active AD/CVD case lists this HTS number.
CBP AD/CVD case reference, Nov 10, 2026 · Federal Register checked Nov 10, 2026
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