2001.90.48.00 - Chinese water chestnuts

This HTS classification, 2001.90.48.00, specifically designates Chinese water chestnuts that have been prepared or preserved in vinegar or acetic acid. This category falls under preparations of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and other edible plant parts preserved in vinegar or acetic acid. The critical defining characteristic is the preservation method, requiring these specific root vegetables to be treated with vinegar or acetic acid.

Within the "Other" subheading for preparations preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, this HTS code distinguishes itself from its siblings. Unlike 2001.90.42.00 which covers chestnuts other than Chinese water chestnuts, or 2001.90.45.00 for mangoes, 2001.90.48.00 is exclusively for Chinese water chestnuts. It also differs from 2001.90.50.00 (walnuts) and 2001.90.60.00 (other items preserved in vinegar), clearly delimiting its scope to this particular aquatic vegetable.

As this classification for Chinese water chestnuts is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on the precise identification of the goods. Importers and exporters should ensure that the product precisely matches the description of Chinese water chestnuts preserved in vinegar or acetic acid to correctly apply this classification. Any variations in the preservation method or the type of vegetable would necessitate classification under a different HTS code.