Bulk Chilled Chinese Water Chestnuts in Brine from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm brine concentration low enough (<2%) to qualify as provisional preservation, not Chapter 20
• Use refrigerated containers; temperature excursions void fresh classification