Peeled Frozen Chinese Water Chestnut Halves from Mexico
Chinese water chestnuts peeled and cut into halves, then quick-frozen to maintain freshness and crunchiness for culinary applications like salads and soups. Classified under HTS 2008.99.70.00 due to being frozen Chinese water chestnuts, a preserved edible plant part.
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
• Include processing details in commercial invoice to confirm 'frozen' status and prevent misclassification as fresh
• Ensure cold chain compliance during shipping to avoid spoilage claims at entry