Dry Roasted Pistachios from China
Pistachios that have been dry roasted without oil, prepared for retail sale as a snack. Classified under HTS 2008.19.30 for pistachios that are preserved nuts, fitting the 'other' category for non-peanut seeds. The roasting preserves flavor while keeping them shelf-stable.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates to prove pest-free status, critical for pistachios from major exporters
• Check for seasonal quotas that may apply to pistachio imports from certain countries
• Include nutritional labeling compliant with FDA requirements for processed nuts