Sliced Canned Chinese Water Chestnuts from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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