Sliced Water Chestnuts in Brine
Sliced water chestnuts in brine are thinly sliced, packed in a mild salt solution, and heat-processed for shelf stability without acetic acid. They fall under tariff item 2005.99.90 as other prepared vegetables, as the brine is a preserving medium, not a vinegar-based one.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8% | — | 8% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the brine contains vinegar or acetic acid
Heading 2001 covers vegetables preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.
If the water chestnuts are of the Chinese variety
This subheading includes water chestnuts but excludes Chinese water chestnuts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the brine does not contain vinegar or acetic acid, which would reclassify the product under heading 2001
• Ensure the water chestnuts are not Chinese variety, as that may require a different code
• Keep the heat treatment records to prove the product is prepared, not fresh
Related Products under Tariff item 2005.99.90
Brined Cocktail Onions
Brined cocktail onions are small onions preserved in a saltwater brine, packaged in jars for use in cocktails such as gibsons. They are prepared without vinegar or acetic acid and are not frozen, placing them under tariff item 2005.99.90 as other prepared vegetables.
Bulk Preserved Onions
Bulk preserved onions are whole or chopped onions in large containers of brine, intended for foodservice use. They are prepared without vinegar or acetic acid and not frozen, classifying under 2005.99.90 as other prepared vegetables.
Canned Sauerkraut for Retail
Canned sauerkraut for retail, fermented cabbage heat-processed in tin cans for shelf stability, preserved without vinegar or acetic acid. Not frozen, and not products of heading 20.06, this product falls under tariff item 2005.99.90 as 'Other' vegetables.
Canned Sliced Onions
Canned sliced onions are peeled, sliced onions preserved in water or brine inside metal cans, without vinegar or acetic acid. They are not frozen, so they fall under 2005.99.90 as other prepared vegetables.
Canned Water Chestnut Halves
Canned water chestnut halves are peeled, sliced, and heat-processed in water or light brine without vinegar or acetic acid. They are classified under tariff item 2005.99.90 as other prepared vegetables, since water chestnuts are not specifically named in the sibling subheadings.
Cooked Onions in Pouch
Cooked onions in pouches are pre-cooked onions sterilized and sealed in flexible pouches for retail sale. They are prepared without vinegar or acetic acid and not frozen, classifying under 2005.99.90 as other prepared vegetables.