Fresh African Yam Tubers from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the yams are free from soil and pests, and provide a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country
• Declare the goods as 'fresh yams for processing' to avoid misclassification as table vegetables