Frozen Whole Water Chestnut Segments from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate from Chinese water chestnuts via supplier specs; mislabeling leads to reclassification
• Use insulated containers for shipping to maintain cold chain and avoid spoilage claims
• Declare exact Brix value if any sweeteners added, as it may trigger different duties