Shelled Chestnuts (Dried) from Japan
Dried chestnuts with outer shells removed, used in holiday dishes. Classified as HTS 0802.99.98.00 shelled 'other nuts,' provided not prepared.
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%
Import Tips
• 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