Sliced Canned Water Chestnuts from China

Canned water chestnuts that have been peeled, sliced, and preserved in water or light brine, ready for use in stir-fries or salads. This product falls under HTS 2005.99.41.10 as sliced water chestnuts (not Chinese water chestnuts), prepared otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid and not frozen. It is a non-perishable vegetable product commonly imported for retail or foodservice.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify the product is specifically sliced water chestnuts excluding Chinese varieties (Eleocharis dulcis) to avoid reclassification under other subheadings

Provide lab analysis or supplier certification confirming no vinegar, acetic acid, or freezing in preservation process

Label containers clearly with country of origin, net weight, and ingredients to meet FDA food import standards and prevent customs delays