Turkish Antep Shelled Pistachios from Mexico
Shelled 'Antep' variety pistachios from Gaziantep, Turkey, fresh-dried with natural green kernels exposed after shelling. Precisely classified in HTS 0802.52.00.00 for shelled pistachios among other nuts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Leverage preferential tariffs under US-Turkey trade agreements with proper certificates of origin
• Test for ochratoxin A, common in Turkish nuts, per EU import standards often mirrored by FDA
• Avoid vacuum-packing that could imply preservation, risking Chapter 0812 reclassification