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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China20%+35.0%55%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico20%+10.0%30%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada20%+10.0%30%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany20%+10.0%30%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0713.39Lower: 10% vs 55%

If blast-frozen post-washing

Freezing changes to Chapter 7 heading 0713 frozen tubers.

0704.90Lower: 30% vs 55%

If incorrectly declared as fresh cabbages

Misidentification as other fresh vegetables shifts to heading 0704.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document washing process to prove no chemicals added, avoiding prepared goods classification

β€’ Comply with FDA prior notice for chilled perishables 72 hours pre-arrival

β€’ Watch for mold during storage; rejected lots trigger full re-export