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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If simply preserved in brine for transport
Heading 0711 covers vegetables preserved solely for provisional storage if unfit for eating.
If permanently preserved or cooked
Heavily brined or processed versions become prepared vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm brine concentration low enough (<2%) to qualify as provisional preservation, not Chapter 20
• Use refrigerated containers; temperature excursions void fresh classification
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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.