Sliced Chinese Water Chestnuts Pickled in Rice Vinegar from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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