Fresh Oca Tubers
Fresh oca tubers are small, tangy root vegetables from the Andes, available in red, pink, or yellow varieties and imported fresh or chilled. They are classified under tariff item 0709.99.90 as 'other vegetables' because they are not specifically enumerated elsewhere in Chapter 07. This item covers miscellaneous fresh vegetables not named in earlier headings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oca tubers are dried or in the form of flour or meal
Dried roots and tubers with high starch content are classified in heading 07.14.
If the oca are considered similar to carrots or turnips
Heading 07.06 covers carrots, turnips, and similar edible roots, though oca is not typically included.
If the oca are prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or freezing
Prepared vegetable preparations fall in Chapter 20.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the oca tubers are fresh or chilled, not dried or frozen, to stay within heading 07.09
• Include package weight when calculating duties, as required by supplementary note 1
• Check with the CFIA for any plant health requirements, as oca is a less common import
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