Fresh In-Shell Pecans from China
Fresh pecans harvested with their natural shells intact, classified under HTS 0802.99.82.00 as other nuts, fresh or dried, in shell. These nuts require shelling before consumption and are typically used in baking or as snacks after processing. The in-shell form protects the kernel during transport and storage.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify nuts are fresh or dried but untreated beyond natural drying; chemical preservation moves them to Chapter 08 heading 0812
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like pecan weevils, required for USDA clearance
• Declare accurate moisture content to avoid reclassification as provisionally preserved goods