2008.99.70.00 - Frozen

This HTS category, 2008.99.70.00, specifically covers frozen Chinese water chestnuts. These are prepared or preserved aquatic vegetables, intended for consumption. The classification implies that the water chestnuts have undergone a freezing process to preserve them, and they may or may not have added sugar or other sweetening matters, or spirits, as long as they are not otherwise classified.

This specific subheading distinguishes itself from other "Other" preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, and other edible plant parts by its precise identification of "Chinese water chestnuts." While other categories at this level might encompass a broader range of frozen or preserved items, this one is narrowly defined to capture this particular commodity.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the focus for classification under 2008.99.70.00 is on ensuring the product is indeed Chinese water chestnuts that have been preserved through freezing and are not specifically covered by more detailed subheadings within Chapter 20. The primary distinguishing factor remains the nature of the commodity itself – frozen Chinese water chestnuts.