Premium Shelled Areca Nuts 500g Retail
High-quality shelled areca nuts packaged in 500g retail bags for supermarket sales, dried to a low moisture content. These are premium grade with uniform size and color, shelled mechanically post-harvest. Falls under HTS 0802.80.2000 for shelled areca nuts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | ā | Free |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | ā | Free |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | ā | Free |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | ā | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If peeled in addition to shelled
Peeled areca nuts have an additional processing step changing the subheading.
If boiled or otherwise prepared for immediate consumption
Prepared or preserved nuts beyond drying move to Chapter 20.
If in-shell and mistaken for cashews
In-shell cashew nuts share similar appearance but different botanical classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Include country-of-origin labeling on retail packaging per CBP rules
ā¢ Ensure nuts are sorted and free of shell fragments to meet quality standards
ā¢ Watch for misdeclaration as macadamia nuts, a frequent substitution pitfall
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