Sliced Frozen Chinese Water Chestnuts from China
Thinly sliced Chinese water chestnuts frozen individually (IQF) for easy portioning in recipes requiring quick cooking. This fits HTS 2008.99.70.00 as frozen preparations of Chinese water chestnuts not specified elsewhere.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use IQF certification on invoices to justify classification and speed customs processing
• Provide lab analysis for pesticide residues, as water chestnuts are prone to contaminants
• Avoid bulk packaging over retail sizes to prevent reclassification as industrial stock