Sun-Dried Shelled Betel Nuts Export Grade from China
Export-grade sun-dried shelled betel nuts from Southeast Asia, processed for long-shelf life and vibrant color. Shelled to expose the kernel, then sun-dried to below 10% moisture. HTS 0802.80.2000 applies to these dried shelled areca nuts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Apply for APHIS import permit if from pest-prone regions like India
• Conduct NIR spectroscopy for moisture verification during customs exam
• Document sun-drying process to distinguish from artificially dried products