Dried In-Shell Kola Nuts
Kola nuts dried naturally after harvest but retained in their original in-shell form for extended storage and transport. HTS 0802.70.1000 covers both fresh and dried kola nuts in shell, distinguishing them from processed or shelled varieties.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +7.5% | 7.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | ā | Free |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | ā | Free |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | ā | Free |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | ā | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If after shell removal
Shelled kola nuts, whether fresh or dried, move to the peeled/shelled subheading.
If roasted and used as a coffee substitute
Roasted kola nuts prepared like coffee fall under prepared roasted substitutes in Chapter 9.
If prepared or preserved in brine
Nuts prepared or preserved by other means shift to Chapter 20 fruit/nut preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Provide moisture content documentation to prove drying without shell removal or other processing
ā¢ Use ventilated packaging to prevent mold, a frequent issue with tropical dried nuts
ā¢ Ensure no additives; any preservative treatment reclassifies to heading 0812
Related Products under HTS 0802.70.10.00
Fresh In-Shell Kola Nuts
Fresh kola nuts from the Cola nitida tree, harvested and sold while still enclosed in their natural fibrous husks. Classified under HTS 0802.70.1000 as in-shell kola nuts, fresh or dried, which matches their unprocessed state directly from the tree.
Nigerian Origin In-Shell Kola Nuts
Kola nuts sourced from Nigeria's Cola nitida plantations, exported in-shell for global stimulant markets. Precisely matches HTS 0802.70.1000 as in-shell kola nuts (Cola spp.), fresh or dried.
Cola Nitida In-Shell Nuts
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.
Organic In-Shell Kola Nuts
Certified organic kola nuts harvested from pesticide-free Cola acuminata or nitida trees, kept in-shell to maintain freshness. Falls under HTS 0802.70.1000 as fresh/dried in-shell kola nuts; organic status per General Statistical Note 6 does not change heading.
Large Grade In-Shell Kola Nuts
Premium large-sized kola nuts (Cola spp.) selected for size and quality, shipped in-shell for traditional markets. HTS 0802.70.1000 specifically for in-shell kola nuts, with size not affecting classification but valued for caffeine content.
Ghanaian In-Shell Kola Nuts
High-caffeine kola nuts from Ghana, retained in-shell for preservation during export to Europe and US markets. HTS 0802.70.1000 classification based on species and in-shell state, not origin.