Whole Canned Water Chestnuts from China
Whole water chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis), peeled and packed in water or light brine, preserved without vinegar or acetic acid. These are not frozen and exclude products of heading 2006, fitting under 2005.99.41.20 as whole water chestnuts other than Chinese variety, prepared for retail use.
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 whole water chestnuts (not sliced or Chinese variety) and packed without vinegar to avoid reclassification under other subheadings
• Provide lab analysis or supplier certification confirming preparation method (not frozen, no acetic acid) for CBP review
• Label containers clearly with net weight, ingredients, and country of origin to meet FDA food import standards and prevent holds