Sun-Dried Indian In-Shell Areca Nuts from China
Areca nuts from India dried under the sun while in-shell, prized for natural flavor retention. HTS 0802.80.10.00 includes sun-dried forms as 'dried' in-shell nuts. Widely imported for local shelling and sale.
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
• Confirm drying method doesn't involve chemicals to stay in 0802
• Indian exporters require specific fumigation certificates
• Monitor humidity post-import to maintain quality