Bulk Export In-Shell Areca Nuts from China
Large-volume shipments of in-shell areca nuts for industrial shelling and processing. Classified HTS 0802.80.10.00 as bulk fresh/dried areca nuts in shell, not for retail. Common for factories producing supari or processed betel products.
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
• Use ventilated containers to prevent mold during ocean freight
• Declare as bulk to qualify for any quantity-based duty suspensions
• Inspect for insect infestation common in bulk tropical nut shipments