Dried In-Shell Areca Nuts from Canada
Areca nuts dried naturally or by sun-drying while still in their protective shells, popular in India and Southeast Asia for paan preparation. HTS 0802.80.10.00 covers both fresh and dried areca nuts in shell, excluding those shelled or chemically preserved. The intact shell preserves freshness during shipping.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
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Rate breakdown
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
• Ensure shells are unbroken; damaged shells risking kernel exposure may trigger inspection
• Provide country-of-origin certificates as areca nuts face restrictions from certain regions
• Label as 'dried' vs 'fresh' correctly, though both fall under this code—impacts storage advice