Pickled European Chestnuts in Vinegar from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify botanical species to confirm non-Chinese water chestnuts; provide certificates of origin or lab analysis if challenged by customs
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA food safety standards for acidified foods, including pH levels below 4.6 to prevent botulism risks
• Avoid misclassification by confirming preservation method is vinegar/acetic acid only, not sugar or oil which shifts to other headings