Spiced Chinese Water Chestnut Halves in Oil from Japan
Chinese water chestnut halves preserved in light oil with spices, for premium stir-fry applications. HTS 2008.99.71 covers this as 'other' preparations not in water/syrup. Preserved plant product under Chapter 20.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare oil type (vegetable/olive) for accurate valuation and duty assessment
• Ensure oil packing doesn't trigger 15xx oil headings via essential character test
• Provide shelf-life studies for oil-preserved cans