Dried Shelled Betel Nuts Bulk Pack from Mexico
Bulk-packed dried shelled betel nuts sourced from India or Sri Lanka, ideal for paan preparation or export to ethnic markets. The shelling process exposes the white kernel, which is then sun-dried for preservation. HTS 0802.80.2000 specifically covers shelled areca nuts in fresh or dried form.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
Rate breakdown
PGA flags (3)Show detailsHide detailsFD4FDARequiredAM7USDA AMSMay be requiredAQ1USDA APHISMay be required
- FD4
FDA · Required
Food and Drug Administration
FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)
Licenses & permits (3)
- AM7
USDA AMS · May be required
USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required
- AQ1
USDA APHIS · May be required
USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS data may be required
Licenses & permits (4)
- APHIS PPQ import permit via eFile for regulated plants, plant products, plant pests or soil; check ACIR for conditions source
- Fresh fruits and vegetables imported under an APHIS permit and its conditions (7 CFR 319.56-3) source
- APHIS VS import permit (VS 16-3 application in eFile) for regulated animal products, organisms and vectors source
- Live animals and germplasm: APHIS VS import requirements and permit by species source
CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product
AD/CVD cases
No active AD/CVD case lists this HTS number.
CBP AD/CVD case reference, Nov 10, 2026 · Federal Register checked Nov 10, 2026
Import Tips
• File FDA prior notice at least 2 hours before arrival for agricultural products
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging to prevent mold; inspect for aflatoxin levels upon entry
• Provide commercial invoice detailing country of origin and shelling process to avoid undervaluation disputes