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Organic Whole Water Chestnuts Canned

Certified organic whole water chestnuts, peeled and preserved in organic water without additives or vinegar. Fits HTS 2005.99.41.20 as whole non-Chinese water chestnuts, prepared or preserved not by vinegar/acetic acid, not frozen.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005.99.97.00Higher: 48.7% vs 37.5%

If mixtures with other vegetables

Mixtures of vegetables preserved otherwise than by vinegar go to the 'mixtures' subheading.

2008.97Lower: 27.4% vs 37.5%

If mixed fruit-vegetable and cooked

Mixtures of fruit/vegetables prepared or preserved by cooking shift to heading 2008.

0714.90Lower: 20.8% vs 37.5%

If fresh-chilled but not preserved

Fresh or chilled water chestnuts (not preserved) are under Chapter 07.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include USDA-equivalent organic certification and residue testing results for smooth entry

• Label 'organic' claims must match certifying body standards to prevent FDA rejection

• Declare as 'other vegetables' precisely; generic 'canned veggies' invites scrutiny