Chinese Water Chestnut Flour from Mexico
Finely milled flour derived from dried Chinese water chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis), a tuber classified under heading 0714. This product meets the particle size and starch content requirements for classification in heading 1106 as a flour from roots or tubers. It is commonly used in gluten-free baking and Asian cuisine for its crisp texture.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify the flour is derived from dried tubers of heading 0714 with proper milling documentation to confirm sieve passage requirements; ensure starch content exceeds chapter minima via lab testing; avoid misclassification as a prepared vegetable product under chapter 20