Whole Peeled Chinese Water Chestnuts in Brine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm peeling doesn't alter 'whole' status; customs examines for intact bulb shape excluding only outer husk
• Include lab analysis if brine contains sugar >13° Brix to avoid reclassification to higher sugar subheadings
• Watch for phytosanitary certificates from origin countries like China or Vietnam to prevent agricultural inspections