Pickled Water Chestnuts from Germany
Sliced water chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis tubers) preserved in vinegar, common in Asian cuisine. Fits HTS 2001.90.38.00 as an other vegetable pickled with acetic acid.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Confirm botanical classification as tuber vegetable, not nut
• Crisp texture maintained by vinegar; provide processing details
• APHIS permit for aquatic plants potential issue