Canned Water Chestnuts from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
21.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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