Preserved Chestnuts in Syrup from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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