Sliced Chestnuts in Balsamic Vinegar

Sliced chestnuts preserved in balsamic vinegar for gourmet salads and sides. This product is classified in HTS 2001.90.42.00 as chestnuts preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, not Chinese 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.

2001.90.30.00Higher: 40.8% vs 35%

If in syrup exceeding vinegar content

Predominantly sugar-preserved nuts go to 2001.90.25-30, based on primary preservation medium.

2005Lower: 21.2% vs 35%

If homogenized for infant dietetic use

Vegetable-based homogenized preps ≤250g for infants take precedence under 2005.10 per note.

0802.11.00Same rate: 35%

If in-shell and unprepared

In-shell fresh chestnuts are raw nuts under 0802, not preserved by any method.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use tamper-evident packaging for retail lots to meet import security standards

Test for acetic acid levels to confirm preservation method; levels must dominate over other acids

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