In-Shell Salted Pistachios from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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