Chinese water chestnuts
Cassava (manioc), arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets; sago pith: > Other: > Fresh or chilled: > Chinese water chestnuts
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 0714.90.05.00
Fresh Chinese Water Chestnuts
Fresh Chinese water chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis) are small, round aquatic tubers harvested from wetland farms, prized for their crisp texture and mild, nutty flavor in Asian stir-fries and salads. They fall under HTS 0714.90.05.00 as fresh or chilled roots and tubers with high starch content, specifically named in the tariff schedule.
Pre-Washed Chilled Chinese Water Chestnuts
Pre-washed chilled Chinese water chestnuts are rinsed and hydro-cooled for restaurant supply, reducing prep time while preserving natural crunch. HTS 0714.90.05.00 applies to these minimally processed fresh/chilled starch tubers.
Chilled Peeled Chinese Water Chestnuts
Chilled peeled Chinese water chestnuts are pre-cleaned and peeled fresh tubers stored at refrigerated temperatures for extended shelf life in gourmet markets. Classified under HTS 0714.90.05.00 as chilled roots/tubers high in starch content, remaining suitable only for cooking.
Organic Fresh Chinese Water Chestnuts
Certified organic fresh Chinese water chestnuts are grown without synthetic pesticides in sustainable aquatic farms, offering clean-label appeal for health food retailers. HTS 0714.90.05.00 covers these as fresh/chilled high-starch tubers, with organic status noted statistically per General Note 6.
Bulk Chilled Chinese Water Chestnuts in Brine
Bulk chilled Chinese water chestnuts lightly brined for short-term preservation during ocean freight, maintaining fresh-like crispness. Still under HTS 0714.90.05.00 as chilled fresh tubers unsuitable for immediate consumption per Chapter 7 notes.