Canned Water Chestnut Halves

Water chestnut halves, peeled and packed in water or light brine, prepared by cleaning, slicing, and heat processing without vinegar or acetic acid. Classified under HTS 2005.99.41 as water chestnuts (other than Chinese water chestnuts) preserved otherwise than by vinegar, not frozen.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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

2002Lower: 21.6% vs 35%

If packed in liquid resembling juice

Products resembling vegetable juices may shift to heading 2002 for tomato or other vegetable juices.

0714.90Lower: 18.3% vs 35%

If dried rather than wet-packed

Dried water chestnuts are classified as dried leguminous vegetables in heading 0714, not preserved vegetables.

2006.00Lower: 26% vs 35%

If containing meat or seafood

Mixtures with meat or fish products fall under heading 2006 for vegetables prepared with other ingredients.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify botanical species to confirm not Chinese water chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis) for correct 2005.99.41 classification

Provide lab analysis or supplier certification showing no vinegar/acetic acid use and not frozen

Label net weight and packing medium accurately to avoid reclassification to juice or soup products