Bulk Packed Whole Chinese Water Chestnuts Canned
Whole Chinese water chestnuts canned in larger retail or foodservice sizes, preserved without added sugar. HTS 2008.99.71.20 covers these whole preserved water chestnuts not specified elsewhere.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing peanuts
Preparations with peanuts, even if including water chestnuts, classified under peanut subheading.
If fresh or chilled
Fresh/chilled whole water chestnuts go to Chapter 07 as roots and tubers.
If bamboo shoots instead
Whole bamboo shoots have parallel subheading structure in the same tariff group.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• For bulk packs, ensure invoice specifies 'whole' and provide photos/samples if requested by customs
• Check for lead solder in cans; modern seamless cans preferred to pass FDA metal testing
• Calculate duties per kg net drained weight; declare accurately to avoid penalties
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