Gourmet Whole Water Chestnuts Preserved from Germany
Premium gourmet-grade whole water chestnuts preserved in light syrup-water mix without vinegar. Meets criteria for HTS 2005.99.41.20: whole, non-Chinese water chestnuts, other vegetables preserved not by vinegar/acetic acid, not frozen.
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
• Document syrup composition (sugar < certain levels) to rule out 2008 cooked preparations
• Use advance rulings for gourmet claims if unique processing
• Segregate from Chinese water chestnuts in manifests to prevent commingling errors