Water Chestnut Strips for Cooking from Japan
Water chestnut strips for cooking are long-cut pieces preserved in tins, processed without acetic acid, and intended for Asian recipes. They fall under tariff item 2005.99.90 as other prepared vegetables, as the strip format is not a named subheading.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
8%
Import Tips
• Confirm the tins are not packed with vinegar, which would change classification
• Ensure the product is not frozen, as that moves it to Chapter 07
• Verify the water chestnuts are not Chinese variety to avoid misclassification