0714.90.48.00 - Chinese water chestnuts

This classification, HTS 0714.90.48.00, specifically enumerates "Chinese water chestnuts." These are distinct tubers known for their crisp texture and slightly sweet flavor, primarily used for culinary purposes. While belonging to the broader category of starchy roots and tubers, their unique characteristics and common trade designation place them within this precise sub-heading.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification decisions at this level hinge on the precise identification of the product as Chinese water chestnuts. This excludes other types of water chestnuts or related tubers that may fall under different HTS subheadings within Chapter 7, even if they share some similarities in starchy content or origin as roots and tubers. The key is the specific horticultural and commercial identity of the product.