Smoked Pistachios from Mexico
Shelled pistachios treated with natural smoke flavoring and roasted, a preserved snack nut. Falls under 2008.19.30.20 for flavored prepared pistachios.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Disclose smoke flavor source (liquid vs natural) for clean label compliance
• Conduct microbial testing due to smoking process risks
• Avoid 'natural' claims without substantiation to prevent FTC issues