Bamboo shoots and water chestnuts, other than Chinese water chestnuts
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 0710.80.15.00
Frozen Bamboo Shoots
Frozen bamboo shoots are the tender shoots of the bamboo plant, harvested young, briefly steamed or boiled, then frozen to preserve freshness. They fall under HTS 0710.80.15.00 as frozen other vegetables, specifically bamboo shoots other than Chinese water chestnuts, suitable for stir-fries and Asian dishes.
Frozen Sliced Water Chestnuts
Frozen sliced water chestnuts are the crisp, peeled corms of the water chestnut plant (Eleocharis dulcis), cooked by steaming or boiling and frozen. Excluded are Chinese water chestnuts if distinctly specified otherwise; this covers standard varieties under HTS 0710.80.15.00 as frozen other vegetables.
Frozen Diced Bamboo Shoots
Frozen diced bamboo shoots consist of cut bamboo tender shoots that have been steamed or boiled in water and quick-frozen for retention of texture and flavor. Classified under HTS 0710.80.15.00 for frozen bamboo shoots as other vegetables, ideal for ready-to-use in recipes.
Frozen Whole Water Chestnut Segments
Frozen whole water chestnut segments are intact, peeled pieces of water chestnut corms, prepared by boiling and frozen. They qualify under HTS 0710.80.15.00 excluding Chinese varieties, used in premium stir-fries and salads for their crunch.
IQF Frozen Bamboo Shoot Tips
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) bamboo shoot tips are premium tender tips steamed, then flash-frozen separately to prevent clumping. Under HTS 0710.80.15.00 as frozen bamboo shoots, perfect for high-end culinary applications.
Frozen Water Chestnut Strips
Frozen water chestnut strips are julienned corms boiled in water and frozen, retaining natural sweetness and crispness. Classified in HTS 0710.80.15.00 for frozen water chestnuts other than Chinese types, commonly used in Asian cuisine.
Frozen Peeled Bamboo Shoots
Frozen peeled bamboo shoots are sheathed shoots cleaned, steamed, peeled, and frozen whole. HTS 0710.80.15.00 covers these as frozen other vegetables, essential for authentic recipes.
Frozen Chopped Water Chestnuts
Frozen chopped water chestnuts are coarsely chopped corms boiled and frozen for convenience. Under HTS 0710.80.15.00, excluding Chinese water chestnuts, for versatile cooking use.