Organic Whole Chinese Water Chestnuts Preserved

Certified organic whole Chinese water chestnuts preserved in organic water or brine, canned for retail. Falls under HTS 2008.99.71.20 for whole preserved Chinese water chestnuts NESOI.

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.

2008.99.71Same rate: 35%

If diced despite organic status

Processing form (whole vs sliced) determines subheading regardless of organic certification.

2202.99.30.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If in fruit juice medium >0.5% alcohol

Juice-based non-alcoholic beverages shift to Chapter 22 if meeting criteria.

2009.89.70Lower: 25% vs 35%

If juice-extracted and unfermented

Pure juice preparations of other fruits/plants go to heading 2009.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Attach organic certificate from accredited body; CBP verifies equivalence to USDA standards

No synthetic preservatives allowed; declare natural preservation methods on entry docs

Higher scrutiny on pesticide residues; prepare for FDA sampling at port