Blanched Frozen Chinese Water Chestnuts from China
Lightly blanched then frozen Chinese water chestnuts retain crispness for Asian cuisine, peeled and processed minimally to qualify as frozen tubers. HTS 0714.90.44.00 applies to these unmixed, high-starch root products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document blanching as brief heat treatment only (under 2 minutes) to ensure it doesn't constitute 'preparation' pushing to Chapter 20
• Include photos/process flowcharts in entry docs showing unmixed status from harvest to freeze-packing
• Monitor for moisture content; excessive water from blanching can lead to weight disputes at inspection