Pelletized Dried Sweet Potatoes
Pelletized dried sweet potatoes are processed into uniform pellets after drying, with no additives beyond a binder not exceeding 3% by weight. They are used for animal feed or food applications. This tariff item explicitly covers sweet potatoes in the form of pellets.
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 pellets are made from other roots or tubers, not sweet potatoes
Other root and tuber pellets are classified under 0714.90.
If the pellets are specifically for animal feed and contain other ingredients
Animal feed preparations are classified in Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the binder content does not exceed 3% by weight, as per section note 1
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the binder percentage and starch content
• Verify if the pellets are for animal feed, which may require CFIA approval
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Chilled Jewel Sweet Potatoes
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