Whole Canned Water Chestnuts

Whole peeled water chestnuts preserved in cans with water, processed by blanching and sterilization without vinegar. Fits HTS 2005.99.41 for non-Chinese water chestnuts prepared or 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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

2005.99.97Higher: 46.2% vs 35%

If mixtures with other vegetables

Vegetable mixtures not specifically water chestnuts go to the residual 2005.99.97 subheading.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If frozen instead of canned

Frozen water chestnuts are classified under heading 0710 for frozen vegetables.

2001.90Lower: 24% vs 35%

If preserved by vinegar

Vinegar or acetic acid preservation moves products to heading 2001.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include commercial invoice detailing species origin to distinguish from Chinese water chestnuts

Ensure containers list only water or brine as medium, avoiding added sugars that could trigger other subheadings

Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for canned vegetables to prevent detention