Sliced Chinese Water Chestnuts Pickled in Rice Vinegar from China
Pre-sliced Chinese water chestnuts pickled in rice vinegar, offering a mild tangy flavor for salads and appetizers. This fits HTS 2001.90.48.00 as 'Chinese water chestnuts' explicitly preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, retaining their signature crispness. Popular in canned form for grocery stores.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label country of origin clearly, as 'Chinese water chestnuts' must originate from appropriate species regardless of processing location
• Include commercial invoice detailing vinegar type and concentration to prevent CBP disputes on preservation method
• Monitor for pesticide residues common in aquatic plants; provide certificates of analysis for FDA prior notice