Mechanically Shelled Dried Areca Nuts from Mexico
Areca nuts shelled using modern machinery for efficiency, then dried in controlled environments. This method ensures clean splits without kernel damage. HTS 0802.80.2000 covers all shelled areca nuts regardless of shelling method.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Certify shelling equipment meets food safety standards (FSMA)
• Magnetically separate metal fragments from mechanical processing
• Declare processing method; manual vs mechanical affects valuation sometimes