Shelled Cashew Nuts from Canada
Dried cashew nuts that have been shelled, removing the outer hard shell to expose the edible kernel. These fall under HTS 0802.99.98.00 as 'other nuts, shelled' excluding pistachios, classified as fresh or dried nuts in Chapter 8.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify aflatoxin levels meet FDA standards with proper lab testing certificates
• Include commercial invoice detailing net weight of shelled kernels excluding shells
• Avoid misclassification by confirming nuts are not roasted or flavored, which shifts to Chapter 20