Bulk Chilled Chinese Water Chestnuts in Brine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm brine concentration low enough (<2%) to qualify as provisional preservation, not Chapter 20
• Use refrigerated containers; temperature excursions void fresh classification