Dried Chinese Water Chestnuts
Dried Chinese water chestnuts are corms dehydrated to preserve them, retaining high starch content without further processing. HTS 0714.90.4800 covers dried forms of these specific tubers explicitly.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If treated with sulfur dioxide for provisional preservation
Chapter note to 0711 includes tubers preserved solely for transport if unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If crushed or ground into powder
Ground tubers resembling prepared spices or condiments may fall under Chapter 9.
If dried for medicinal or herbal use
Dried plants used in extracts or medicines are classified under 1212.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis confirming moisture content below 13% to classify as dried, not provisionally preserved
• Ensure no chemical preservatives added, as that would reclassify under heading 0711
• Label packages with 'dried tubers' to distinguish from fresh or processed goods at inspection
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Fresh Chinese Water Chestnuts
Fresh Chinese water chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis) are the corms of an aquatic sedge plant, harvested and cleaned but not processed further. They fall under HTS 0714.90.4800 as they are similar roots and tubers with high starch content, specifically designated for Chinese water chestnuts in fresh form.
Chilled Chinese Water Chestnut Corms
Chilled Chinese water chestnuts are harvested corms refrigerated to extend shelf life without freezing. Classified under HTS 0714.90.4800 due to their high starch content and explicit mention as similar roots and tubers.
Organic Chinese Water Chestnuts
Certified organic Chinese water chestnuts grown without synthetic pesticides, available fresh or chilled. HTS 0714.90.4800 applies to these high-starch tubers meeting organic standards per statistical notes.
Peeled Fresh Chinese Water Chestnuts
Fresh Chinese water chestnuts with outer skin removed post-harvest, ready for immediate use. Still classified under HTS 0714.90.4800 as minimally processed starchy tubers.
Sliced Fresh Chinese Water Chestnuts
Fresh Chinese water chestnuts sliced into uniform pieces for culinary use, still in fresh state. Included under HTS 0714.90.4800 as sliced starchy tubers are covered in the heading.