Shelled Chestnuts (Dried)

Dried chestnuts with outer shells removed, used in holiday dishes. Classified as HTS 0802.99.98.00 shelled 'other nuts,' provided not prepared.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0804.50.40Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If fresh rather than dried

Fresh chestnuts have dedicated fresh chestnut heading.

2008.19Higher: 27.9% vs 17.5%

If boiled or pureed

Cooked chestnuts become prepared/preserved products.

0812.90.90.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If provisionally preserved

Chestnuts preserved solely for transport fall under heading 0812.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm drying process preserves natural state without cooking

• Phytosanitary cert required due to chestnut blight risks

• Specify moisture content to distinguish from fresh (Chapter 8) vs. preserved