Dried Yam Pellets
Dried pellets made from yams (Dioscorea spp.) with high starch content, processed by slicing, drying, and pelletizing for easy storage and transport. They are classified under tariff item 0714.30.00 as yams in pellet form, suitable for further processing.
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 mixed with other similar roots or tubers
Mixed shipments of root or tuber pellets may fall under the broader heading for similar products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the pellets are not ground or powdered, as those forms may fall under different headings
• Ensure the binder content is within the 3% limit and provide a certificate of analysis if requested
Related Products under Tariff item 0714.30.00
Chilled Chinese Yam
Chilled Chinese yam (Dioscorea opposita), also known as nagaimo, is a mucilaginous starchy tuber popular in Asian cuisine for grating into salads. It is classified under tariff item 0714.30.00 as a fresh or chilled yam of the Dioscorea genus, with high starch content and not suitable for immediate consumption.
Chilled Cush Cush Yam
Chilled cush cush yam (Dioscorea trifida) is a smaller variety from South America with dense starch content, used in stews. It is classified under tariff item 0714.30.00 as a fresh or chilled yam of the Dioscorea genus, with high starch content and not suitable for immediate consumption.
Dehydrated Chinese Yam Pellets (Dioscorea opposita)
Pellets from Chinese yam (Dioscorea opposita), a starchy Dioscorea species dried into pellets for culinary and medicinal uses. They are classified under tariff item 0714.30.00 as yam pellets with high starch content, agglomerated by compression or with a binder not exceeding 3% by weight.
Fresh African Yam Tubers
Fresh African yam tubers (Dioscorea alata) are large, cylindrical roots with high starch, staple in Nigerian and Ghanaian diets. They are classified under tariff item 0714.30.00 as fresh yams of the Dioscorea genus, harvested mature and minimally cleaned, with high starch content and not suitable for immediate consumption.
Fresh White Guinea Yam
Fresh white guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) is a starchy tuber from the Dioscorea species, harvested and sold whole for culinary use in soups and stews. It is classified under tariff item 0714.30.00 as a fresh yam with high starch content, not suitable for immediate consumption.
Fresh Yellow Yam
Fresh yellow yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) features yellowish flesh high in starch, commonly used in West African dishes like pounded yam. It is classified under tariff item 0714.30.00 as a fresh yam of the Dioscorea genus with high starch content, not suitable for immediate consumption.