Shelled Pine Nuts from China
Small shelled kernels from pine cones, dried for culinary use in pesto and salads. HTS 0802.99.98.00 applies to these as shelled 'other nuts' in raw form.
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
• Source from approved regions; some pine nuts require special import authorization
• Specify variety (e.g
• Pinus sibirica) on invoice for accurate classification
• Prevent oxidation with nitrogen-flushed packaging documentation