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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried and used as fodder or for medicinal purposes
Dried vegetable products not for human consumption fall under heading 1214 for non-edible or fodder uses.
If in the form of pellets or slices
Pelletized or sliced forms of starchy tubers are classified separately under 0714.10 within the same chapter.
If imported as fresh stems or leaves rather than corms
Aerial parts of plants are often classified under fresh vegetable headings like 0709 if not qualifying as tubers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries to comply with USDA import regulations for fresh plant materials
• Ensure proper labeling of country of origin and botanical name to avoid misclassification as vegetables
• Check for seasonal quotas or restrictions on fresh imports to prevent delays at customs
Related Products under HTS 0714.90.48.00
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.
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.
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.