Shelled Pecans from China
Dried pecan nuts with shells removed, popular in baking and snacks. Classified as HTS 0802.99.98.00 shelled 'other nuts,' excluding prepared or in-shell forms.
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
• Include cleaning certificate showing removal of shell fragments and debris
• Check for USDA grading standards if marketing as 'fancy' or specific grades
• Monitor for rancidity; provide production date and shelf life documentation