Pre-Washed Chilled Chinese Water Chestnuts from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document washing process to prove no chemicals added, avoiding prepared goods classification
• Comply with FDA prior notice for chilled perishables 72 hours pre-arrival
• Watch for mold during storage; rejected lots trigger full re-export