2005.99.41.10 - Sliced

This category, HTS Code 2005.99.41.10, specifically covers water chestnuts that have been prepared or preserved in ways other than pickling with vinegar or acetic acid. These products are not frozen and fall under the broader classification of "Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables." The key defining characteristic is that the water chestnuts are presented in a sliced form, distinguishing them from other preparations of the same vegetable.

It is crucial to differentiate this subcategory from its sibling, 2005.99.41.20, which covers "Whole" water chestnuts. While both fall under the same broader headings for prepared vegetables, the physical preparation of the product – sliced versus whole – dictates the specific HTS classification. This distinction is based on the form in which the water chestnuts are presented for trade.

As a leaf node within the HTS, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification relies solely on the precise description of "Sliced" water chestnuts prepared and preserved, excluding those preserved in vinegar or acetic acid and those presented whole. Importers and exporters should ensure the physical form of the water chestnuts accurately matches the "Sliced" descriptor to ensure correct customs declaration.