Preserved Chestnuts in Syrup

Whole or pieces of chestnuts cooked and preserved in heavy sugar syrup, often for desserts. Classified in 2008.99.91.95 as other preserved nuts not falling under specific peanut or pistachio subheadings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+25.0%31%
🇲🇽Mexico6%6%
🇨🇦Canada6%6%
🇩🇪Germany6%6%
🇯🇵Japan6%6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008.19Lower: 27.9% vs 31%

If citrus or melon-based mixture

Chestnut-citrus mixtures would fall under specific fruit mixtures of 2008.19.

0802Lower: 10% vs 31%

If fresh or dried, unshelled

Unprocessed chestnuts remain in fresh nuts heading 0802, not preserved Chapter 20.

2008.97Lower: 24.9% vs 31%

If with significant fruit addition

Fruit-nut mixtures specifically covered under 2008.97 rather than pure nuts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document botanical classification as nuts to avoid vegetable misclassification

Provide aflatoxin test results, critical for all nut imports regardless of preservation

Specify net weight and Brix value to confirm retail packaging doesn't trigger infant food notes