Whole Peeled Chinese Water Chestnuts in Brine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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