Water Chestnut Powder Baking Mix Base

Pure powder from Chinese water chestnuts used as a base for gluten-free baking mixes, finely ground from dried tubers of heading 0714. Classified in 1106.20.10.00 as it qualifies as unmixed flour/meal per chapter provisions. Adds neutral flavor and binding properties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.3%+35.0%43.3%
🇲🇽Mexico8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇨🇦Canada8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇩🇪Germany8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇯🇵Japan8.3%+10.0%18.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0714.90Lower: 18.3% vs 43.3%

If whole or sliced dried form

Lack of sufficient milling keeps it as unprepared tubers in 0714.

1108.12.00Lower: 35% vs 43.3%

If potato starch variant

Similar tuber starches from potatoes go to 1108.12, but water chestnut specificity anchors to 1106.20.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 43.3%

If animal feed grade with high ash

Products failing chapter starch/ash tests may classify as dog/cat food preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure no additives to maintain pure flour status under chapter 11; provide supplier affidavits on tuber origin; monitor particle size distribution for customs verification

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Chinese Water Chestnut Flour

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.

Organic Chinese Water Chestnut Powder

Ultra-fine organic powder from dehydrated Chinese water chestnuts, fragmented to pass through a 1.25 mm sieve as per chapter definitions for meal or powder. Classified under HTS 1106.20.10.00 due to its origin from heading 0714 tubers and milling process. Ideal for thickening sauces and smoothies.

Gluten-Free Water Chestnut Meal

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Dried Water Chestnut Flour for Noodles

Specialty flour from peeled and dried Chinese water chestnuts, milled for use in transparent rice noodle production. Meets chapter 11 criteria for tuber flours under HTS 1106.20.10.00 due to its heading 0714 origin and dry milling process. Provides chewy texture in Asian noodles.

Fine Milled Chinese Water Chestnut Groats

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