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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm brine concentration low enough (<2%) to qualify as provisional preservation, not Chapter 20
• Use refrigerated containers; temperature excursions void fresh classification