Cola Nitida In-Shell Nuts from China
Cola nitida variety kola nuts, known for larger size and higher caffeine, shipped in natural shell. Fits HTS 0802.70.1000 as specified Cola spp. in-shell nuts, fresh or dried without further processing.
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
• Species verification via botanical certificates distinguishing nitida from acuminata
• Handle with care to avoid husk damage that could lead to misclassification
• FDA prior notice required for caffeine-containing imports