Preserved Chestnuts in Syrup

Whole or pieces of chestnuts cooked and preserved in light syrup, used in baking or as confections. HTS 2008.99.91 covers such nuts preserved otherwise, excluding mixtures.

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 mixed with tropical fruits

Chestnuts with tropical fruit mixtures go to 2008.19.

0803Lower: 10% vs 31%

If raw or roasted, not preserved

Unpreserved chestnuts remain in fresh nuts Chapter 8.

1905.90Lower: 14.5% vs 31%

If processed into paste or purée

Further processed into spreads classifies as preparations in 1905.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require certificate of origin and fumigation docs for pest-free status

Specify 'syrup-preserved' on invoices to avoid fresh nut headings

Test for Brix if near juice thresholds