Pickled Water Chestnuts from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
19.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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