Dried In-Shell Areca Nuts from China
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 — 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
• 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