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Sliced Canned Chinese Water Chestnuts

Peel-on sliced Chinese water chestnuts preserved in water, vacuum-sealed in tins for export. Classified in 2008.99.7110 due to slicing process and preservation method fitting 'other sliced Chinese water chestnuts' not elsewhere specified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008.99.91Lower: 31% vs 37.5%

If whole rather than sliced

Whole Chinese water chestnuts have a separate specific subheading.

0710.80Lower: 27.4% vs 37.5%

If provisionally preserved in brine without heat processing

Uncooked, temporarily preserved vegetables use Chapter 7 headings.

2008.97Lower: 27.4% vs 37.5%

If mixed with other fruits/nuts

Mixtures of preserved fruits and nuts go to the mixed products subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain FDA facility registration and include lot coding for traceability in canned goods

• Test for heavy metals common in aquatic plants like water chestnuts; provide lab certificates

• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior to loading to prevent holds on perishable imports