Fermented Chinese Water Chestnuts in Brine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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