Shelled Macadamia Nuts from China
Premium shelled macadamia nuts, dried and with hard shells removed for gourmet markets. Falls under HTS 0802.99.98.00 as 'other shelled nuts,' separate from specific pistachio provisions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain APHIS import permit for nuts from certain origins due to pest risks
• Document moisture content below 4.5% to qualify as 'dried.',Separate kernels from any shell fragments during inspection to avoid weight disputes