Organic Shelled Kola Nuts from China
Certified organic shelled kola nuts are grown without synthetic pesticides, shelled, and dried, falling under HTS 0802.70.2000 as shelled kola nuts (see General Statistical Note 6 for organic standards). These premium nuts appeal to natural product markets for caffeine supplements. Organic certification must accompany import declarations.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide USDA or equivalent organic certificate per General Statistical Note 6; separate from conventional for statistical reporting
• Ensure chain-of-custody documentation from farm to port to maintain organic integrity during shelling
• Test for prohibited substances; organic kola often commands premium valuation—document fairly