Bulk Packed Whole Chinese Water Chestnuts Canned from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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