Roasted Cashew Nuts from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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