Glazed Chestnuts in Sherry Vinegar

Lightly glazed chestnuts preserved primarily in sherry vinegar for upscale retail. HTS 2001.90.42.00 due to vinegar preservation of non-water chestnuts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2001.90.34.00Higher: 38.6% vs 35%

If walnuts instead of chestnuts

Walnuts preserved by vinegar have separate subheading 2001.90.34.

2009.12Lower: 10% vs 35%

If concentrated juice form

Juices with specific Brix values under 2009 per subheading note.

1806.20.26Lower: 21.8% vs 35%

If chocolate-coated

Chocolate-covered nuts classify as chocolate preparations in Chapter 18.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Disclose any glazing agents; minor seasonings allowed but vinegar must predominate

Comply with country-of-origin marking for 'Product of [Country]'

Monitor Brix if sugary; high values risk sugar subheading per 2009 note analogy

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Whole European chestnuts preserved in vinegar or acetic acid, commonly used in gourmet dishes and holiday recipes. Classified under HTS 2001.90.42.00 as chestnuts (other than Chinese water chestnuts) prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, excluding Chinese water chestnuts which fall elsewhere.

Vinegar-Preserved Roasted Chestnuts

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Organic American Chestnuts Pickled in Vinegar

Organic American chestnuts pickled in white vinegar, a rare delicacy due to blight resistance efforts. HTS 2001.90.42.00 covers these as chestnuts preserved by vinegar, distinct from water chestnuts.

Whole Japanese Chestnuts in Acetic Brine

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Marinated Italian Chestnuts in Acetic Acid

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Sliced Chestnuts in Balsamic Vinegar

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