Premium Chinese Water Chestnuts in Balsamic Brine

Gourmet whole Chinese water chestnuts in balsamic vinegar brine, upscale preservation. Classed in 2008.99.71 as other Chinese water chestnuts. Chapter 20 preserved plants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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2008.99Same rate: 35%

If added balsamic spirit

Spirit content >0.5% moves to general other preserves.

2209.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If predominant vinegar

Vinegar of specific identity if essential character.

2008.50Higher: 39.8% vs 35%

If yam bean misclassification

Similar tubers like jicama may go to potato/yam provisions.

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• Balsamic vinegar declaration for acid content verification

• Premium positioning requires quality certificates

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