Chinese Water Chestnuts in Tomato Brine from Mexico
Peeled Chinese water chestnuts preserved in a tomato-flavored brine, blending savory notes. Falls under 2008.99.71 as other Chinese water chestnuts preserved otherwise. Chapter 20 for mixed preserved plant parts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Quantify tomato content; if >50%, may challenge essential character
• Tomato dry weight <7% keeps out of 2002 per chapter note
• Dual labeling for allergen (if tomato prominent)