Pickled Chinese Water Chestnuts Whole from China
Whole Chinese water chestnuts pickled in a spiced vinegar solution, preserved for culinary use in stir-fries. This fits HTS 2008.99.71 as 'other' Chinese water chestnuts, preserved but not in water or syrup. Part of Chapter 20 for otherwise prepared edible plants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide pH test results to confirm pickling process meets preservation standards
• Avoid retail packaging over 5kg/net to prevent bulk reclassification
• Register as acidified food with FDA if pH <4.6