In-Shell Salted Pistachios from Canada
Pistachios in their shells treated with salt for flavor, preserved for snacking. Classified in 2008.19.30.20 as preserved pistachios with added salt, not qualifying as fresh under Chapter 08.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide shell integrity documentation to distinguish from shelled varieties
• Ensure sodium content labeling for nutritional compliance on retail packaging
• Avoid misdeclaration as raw nuts to prevent reclassification and penalties