Fresh Chinese Water Chestnuts from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
33.3%
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
• 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