White Shelled Areca Nuts for Paan Masala from China
White variety shelled areca nuts specially prepared for paan masala blends, dried and polished post-shelling. The white kernel is prized for mild flavor in chewing mixtures. Under HTS 0802.80.2000 as 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
• Screen for betel nut alkaloids if marketed near tobacco products
• Use food-grade polishing agents only; declare any post-shelling treatments
• Batch-test for heavy metals from soil uptake in areca plantations