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Sliced Frozen Chinese Water Chestnuts from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

11.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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

Sliced Frozen Chinese Water Chestnuts from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2008.99.70.00