Peeled Frozen Chinese Water Chestnuts
Peeled and frozen Chinese water chestnuts maintain their signature crunch for stir-fries and salads, sourced from Asian wetlands and frozen at peak freshness. Classified under HTS 0714.90.44.00 for unmixed frozen high-starch tubers like these corms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried and suitable for retail as fruit/nut-like
Dried water chestnuts resembling other dried fruits may fall under Chapter 08 if not emphasizing tuber starch content.
If sliced or pelleted before freezing
Sliced or pelleted forms of these tubers have specific subheadings in 0713, differentiating from whole frozen under 0714.
If sago pith rather than water chestnut corms
Sago pith, another high-starch product in the heading, has its own dedicated subheading separate from water chestnuts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages clearly as 'peeled frozen Chinese water chestnuts' with net weight and origin to facilitate HTS 0714.90.44.00 verification
• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming no additives or mixing; pitfalls include mislabeling as 'prepared' if blanching exceeds provisional preservation
• Ensure cold chain integrity during shipping with temperature logs to prevent thawing/re-freezing issues at entry
Related Products under HTS 0714.90.44.00
Frozen Chinese Water Chestnuts Whole
Whole frozen Chinese water chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis corms) are harvested, peeled, and flash-frozen to preserve their crisp texture and mild nutty flavor. They fall under HTS 0714.90.44.00 as frozen tubers with high starch content, specifically identified as Chinese water chestnuts not mixed with other products.
IQF Frozen Chinese Water Chestnuts
Individually quick frozen (IQF) Chinese water chestnuts allow for easy portioning in recipes without clumping, preserving natural sweetness and texture. This product fits HTS 0714.90.44.00 as unmixed frozen tubers high in starch content.
Blanched Frozen Chinese Water Chestnuts
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.
Organic Frozen Chinese Water Chestnuts
Certified organic frozen Chinese water chestnuts from pesticide-free farms offer clean-label appeal for health-conscious consumers. They are classified under HTS 0714.90.44.00 as unmixed frozen high-starch tubers meeting organic standards per General Note 6.