Gourmet Whole Chinese Water Chestnuts in Water

Premium peeled whole Chinese water chestnuts packed in pure water, no additives, for high-end Asian cuisine. Classified in HTS 2008.99.71.20 as whole preserved water chestnuts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0714.90Lower: 18.3% vs 35%

If simply blanched, not preserved

Temporarily preserved by other means (non-liquid) goes to Chapter 07 subheading.

2008.99Same rate: 35%

If not specifically Chinese water chestnuts

Other preserved vegetables NESOI cover similar whole items from different species.

1904.90.01Lower: 31.5% vs 35%

If formed into shapes or textured

Soy-based or restructured vegetable products shift to prepared foods in Chapter 19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from approved facilities; provide processing plant registration for FDA prior notice

Maintain cold chain if labeled 'refrigerate after opening' to preserve quality claims

Customs may require drained weight verification; calibrate scales accordingly