Organic In-Shell Areca Nuts from China
Certified organic areca nuts grown without synthetic pesticides, shipped in-shell to maintain integrity. Falls under HTS 0802.80.10.00 for fresh/dried areca nuts in shell; organic status noted statistically per General Note 6. Ideal for health-conscious betel chewers seeking pesticide-free options.
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
• Include organic certification documents matching General Statistical Note 6 approved standards
• Segregate organic from conventional shipments to prevent cross-contamination claims
• Test for pesticide residues proactively, as organic claims heighten scrutiny