Shelled Cashew Nuts from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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