Gourmet Whole Chinese Water Chestnuts in Water from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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