Dried In-Shell Kola Nuts from China
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.
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
• Provide moisture content documentation to prove drying without shell removal or other processing
• Use ventilated packaging to prevent mold, a frequent issue with tropical dried nuts
• Ensure no additives; any preservative treatment reclassifies to heading 0812