Premium Whole Chinese Water Chestnuts in Glass Jars
High-quality whole Chinese water chestnuts packed in glass jars with water or brine, often for gourmet or organic markets. This fits HTS 2008.99.71.20 as whole preserved items under other fruit/nut/plant preparations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in airtight containers >13° Brix
Higher sugar content preserved vegetables in specific containers shift to different subheading.
If prepared as infant food homogenized
Homogenized preparations for infants take precedence under Chapter 19 if meeting weight and retail criteria.
If from artichokes instead
Similar whole preserved vegetable preparations like artichokes have dedicated subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Glass packaging requires shatterproof testing documentation for sea freight to minimize damage claims
• Organic claims need USDA NOP or equivalent certification; otherwise, standard food labeling applies
• Batch code traceability essential for recalls; maintain supplier records for 2+ years post-import
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Whole Chinese water chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis) preserved in water or light brine, packed in cans for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2008.99.71.20 as whole Chinese water chestnuts that are otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified, without added sugar.
Whole Peeled Chinese Water Chestnuts in Brine
Freshly harvested Chinese water chestnuts peeled and preserved whole in brine solution, typically in tin cans or glass jars. Classified under HTS 2008.99.71.20 for whole preserved Chinese water chestnuts not fitting other specific preparations.
Bulk Packed Whole Chinese Water Chestnuts Canned
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Organic Whole Chinese Water Chestnuts Preserved
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Gourmet Whole Chinese Water Chestnuts in Water
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