Reductions are effective since December 1, 2017.
 
Regarding tree nuts and dried fruits, the Tentative Import Tariffs are the following:

EX* HS Code Commodity 2017 MFN rate Tentative duty rate as of Dec. 1, 2017
  08012100 In-shell Brazil nuts, fresh or dried 10 7
  08012200 Shelled Brazil nuts, fresh or dried 10 7
  08013100 In-shell cashew nuts, fresh or dried 20 7
  08013200 Shelled cashew nuts, fresh or dried 10 7
  08026190 In-shell macadamia nuts (not for seed), fresh or dried 24 12
  08026200 Shelled macadamia nuts, fresh or dried 24 12
ex 08029090 Pecan 24 7
ex 08134090 Dried cranberries 25 15

*Note: “ex” indicates that goods applicable to provisional tax rate should be within the scope of the harmonized schedule tariff code and should be determined by the specific product description.
 
USDA GAIN Report: Christmas Comes Early as China Announces Annual Tariff Reductions on Select Consumer Products.
 

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