Shelled Native Pecans from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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