Fresh In-Shell Macadamia Nuts from China
Fresh macadamia nuts harvested with their hard outer shells intact, typically from Australian or Hawaiian orchards. These nuts are sold in bulk for cracking at destination and classified under HTS 0802.61.00.00 as in-shell macadamia nuts, whether fresh or dried.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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 nuts remain in natural shells without peeling; peeled nuts shift to 0802.62
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming pest-free status for USDA clearance
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as shelled, which changes classification and may trigger audits