Frozen Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Frozen Japanese sweet potatoes, also known as Satsuma-imo, are a variety with dense, starchy flesh that is frozen whole or sliced for preservation. These tubers retain their high starch content and are not subjected to any cooking or further processing, making them classifiable as frozen sweet potatoes under this tariff item.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sweet potatoes are mixed with other frozen vegetables
Mixtures of frozen vegetables fall under heading 07.10, not under the single-product heading 07.14.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the product as frozen sweet potatoes, regardless of the specific variety
• Ensure the freezing process is documented and that the product is not par-cooked or blanched, as this could affect classification
• Verify the country of origin for potential preferential tariff treatment under Canada's trade agreements
Related Products under Tariff item 0714.20.00
Chilled Beauregard Sweet Potatoes
Chilled Beauregard sweet potatoes are a variety known for copper skin and orange flesh, kept at reduced temperatures for transport and storage. The chilling process is a preservation method that keeps the tubers fresh and suitable for retail sale, and the product is not cooked or otherwise processed.
Chilled Jewel Sweet Potatoes
Chilled Jewel sweet potatoes are a variety with deep orange flesh, kept chilled for market freshness. The product is a raw, high-starch tuber that is not cooked or processed, and the chilling preserves it for transport and storage.
Dried Orange Flesh Sweet Potatoes
Dried orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are dehydrated to preserve their high starch content, and are not further processed into flour or powder. The drying process removes moisture while maintaining the product's nature as a dried starchy tuber, suitable for baking or rehydration.
Dried Sliced Okinawan Purple Sweet Potatoes
Dried sliced Okinawan purple sweet potatoes are dehydrated slices of a purple-fleshed variety, preserving their high starch content. The product is not ground or further processed, and is used for snacks or rehydration in cooking.
Fresh Covington Sweet Potatoes
Fresh Covington sweet potatoes are a premium variety with smooth orange skin, supplied fresh without any processing beyond cleaning. The product is a high-starch tuber that falls under this tariff item as fresh sweet potatoes.
Frozen Diced Sweet Potatoes
Frozen diced sweet potatoes are sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) that have been cut into small cubes and frozen to preserve their natural high starch and inulin content. The freezing process is a preservation method that does not involve cooking or other preparation, keeping the product in a raw state suitable for further culinary use.