Shelled Native Pecans from Japan
Shelled native pecans are fresh or dried pecans from wild trees, with the hard outer shells removed but thin skins intact. Classified under HTS 0802.99.1500 as shelled pecans, distinct from inshell varieties. These are premium nuts used in baking and snacking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify shelling process complies with food safety standards; provide certificates of origin for preferential duty treatment
• Ensure moisture content below 6% for dried pecans to avoid classification as fresh
• Label accurately as 'shelled' to prevent misclassification as inshell under 0802.99.1040