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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried organic tubers
Organic dried forms remain in heading 0714 but under dried provisions.
If processed into starch flour
Extracted starch from tubers classifies as starches in Chapter 11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide USDA NOP or equivalent organic certificates alongside phytosanitary docs for duty preferences
• Label clearly as 'organic' per statistical notes to avoid misreporting in non-organic substats
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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.
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.