Medium-Size In-Shell Areca Nuts from China

Medium-sized areca nuts (typically 2-4 cm diameter) in natural shell, balanced for chewing texture. Fits HTS 0802.80.10.00 for all sizes of in-shell areca nuts, fresh or dried. Preferred by chewers for optimal yield after shelling.

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

Sort by size pre-import to optimize shelling efficiency

No size-based duty variation, but specify for customs valuation

Check for uniform maturity to avoid rejection