Gourmet Whole Water Chestnuts Preserved from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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