Canned Water Chestnuts

Whole or sliced water chestnuts preserved in brine cans. Under HTS 2005.99.97.00 as other vegetables preserved without vinegar, not frozen or homogenized for infants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.2%+35.0%46.2%
🇲🇽Mexico11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇨🇦Canada11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇩🇪Germany11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇯🇵Japan11.2%+10.0%21.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

2001.90Lower: 24% vs 46.2%

If preserved with acetic acid

Acetic acid shifts to 2001.90.

0802Lower: 10% vs 46.2%

If raw or fresh

Fresh provisions of nuts/seeds chapter apply pre-preservation.

2006.00Lower: 26% vs 46.2%

If with added meat products

Meat/veg mixtures over 20% meat use heading 2006.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide moisture content proof to distinguish from dried forms in Chapter 07

Label clearly as 'vegetables' to prevent misclassification as nuts

Check for mixture ratios if blended with other veg, risking specific subheadings