Whole Water Chestnuts in Glass Jars from China
Whole peeled water chestnuts packed in glass jars with water, preserved without vinegar or freezing for retail sale. Classified in 2005.99.41.20 for whole water chestnuts other than Chinese, as other preserved vegetables.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test glass jar integrity for pressure; declare packing material if over certain thresholds
• Provide sterilization process details to confirm not raw or frozen
• Retail-packed jars (<5kg) help maintain classification vs bulk industrial packs