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Fermented Chinese Water Chestnuts in Brine from Germany

Lightly fermented whole Chinese water chestnuts preserved in brine, offering tangy umami flavor. Classifies in HTS 2008.99.71 as other preserved Chinese water chestnuts excluding water/syrup. Fits preserved edible parts of plants in Chapter 20.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Include fermentation process validation to prove preservation method

Test for alcohol content; if >0.5% vol, reclassifies per Chapter 22 note 2

FDA import alert check for fermented low-acid foods