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

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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