Sliced Chinese Water Chestnuts in Vinegar Brine from China

Sliced and peeled Chinese water chestnuts preserved in a vinegar-based brine solution for tangy flavor. Classified in 2008.99.71 as 'other' preparations of Chinese water chestnuts not in water or syrup. Meets Chapter 20 criteria for preserved edible plant parts.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Label acidified/low-acid status accurately for FDA processing requirements under canning regulations

Document slicing as a preservation step to distinguish from fresh or frozen forms

Check for added sugars; if exceeding certain levels, may require nutrition labeling compliance