Organic Sliced Water Chestnuts
Organic sliced water chestnuts are certified organic, sliced, and canned in spring water, free from pesticides and artificial preservatives. They are prepared vegetables of heading 20.05, specifically listed under this tariff item for water chestnuts other than Chinese. The organic certification does not change the tariff classification.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the water chestnuts are Chinese variety
Chinese water chestnuts are not covered by 2005.99.20 and fall under the residual 'Other' item.
If the water chestnuts are preserved by sugar
Sugar-preserved vegetables are classified in heading 20.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the water chestnuts are not Chinese variety
• Keep organic certification documents, though they do not affect tariff classification
• Ensure no vinegar is used in the packing medium to stay under this item
Related Products under Tariff item 2005.99.20
Canned Water Chestnut Halves
Canned water chestnut halves are peeled, cleaned, and heat-processed in water or light brine without vinegar or acetic acid. They are preserved in airtight containers for shelf stability, making them a prepared vegetable of heading 20.05. This tariff item specifically covers water chestnuts, excluding Chinese varieties, prepared otherwise than by vinegar.
Organic Canned Water Chestnuts
Organic canned water chestnuts are whole, peeled, and packed in spring water, then heat-sterilized without vinegar or synthetic additives. They are prepared vegetables of heading 20.05, specifically covered by this tariff item for water chestnuts other than Chinese. The organic certification does not affect classification.
Premium Sliced Water Chestnuts
Premium sliced water chestnuts are hand-selected for uniformity and crisp texture, packed in water for retail. They are prepared vegetables of heading 20.05, covered by this tariff item for water chestnuts other than Chinese. The slices are heat-processed without vinegar for shelf stability.
Premium Water Chestnut Medallions
Premium water chestnut medallions are uniformly cut slices packed in light syrup without vinegar, heat-processed for shelf stability. They are prepared vegetables of heading 20.05, covered by this tariff item for water chestnuts other than Chinese. The light syrup is a preparation medium, not a sugar preserve.
Sliced Water Chestnuts in Brine
Sliced water chestnuts in brine are thin slices packed in a mild salt solution and heat-processed without acetic acid. They are prepared vegetables of heading 20.05, specifically listed under this tariff item for water chestnuts other than Chinese. The brine preservation keeps them shelf-stable without vinegar.
Water Chestnut Pieces in Glass Jars
Water chestnut pieces in glass jars are irregular cuts packed in water, preserved by heat treatment without vinegar. They are prepared vegetables of heading 20.05, covered by this tariff item for water chestnuts other than Chinese. Glass jar packaging does not affect classification.