Roasted Cashew Nuts from China
Whole cashew nuts that have been dry-roasted without any added oil or seasonings, packed for retail sale. Classified under HTS 2008.19.10 as prepared cashews, distinct from raw nuts in 0802, due to the roasting process which alters their state for consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify aflatoxin levels meet FDA standards with lab testing certificates to avoid detention
• Declare exact preparation method (e.g
• roasted vs. salted) as it impacts classification
• Use proper phytosanitary certificates from origin to prevent quarantine issues