Sliced Frozen Chinese Water Chestnuts from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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