Taro (Colocasia spp.)
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Products classified under Tariff item 0714.40.00
Air-Dried Taro Chips Base
Partially air-dried taro slices intended as a base for further snack production, retaining high starch content. The slices are not fully dried but are preserved for transport, and they fall under tariff item 0714.40.00 as dried taro, provided they are not suitable for immediate consumption.
Bulk Frozen Taro for Processing
Frozen whole or diced taro roots packed in 50-lb blocks for industrial use in snack foods or frozen meals, retaining high starch for texture. These are frozen taro roots, classified under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Chilled Chinese Taro Root (Colocasia fontanesii)
Chilled roots of Colocasia fontanesii, a Chinese taro variety high in starch, used in soups and stir-fries. These are fresh or chilled taro roots, not further processed, and fall under tariff item 0714.40.00 as taro (Colocasia spp.).
Chilled Cocoyam Tuber (Malanga)
Chilled whole cocoyam tubers (Colocasia spp., also known as malanga), stored under refrigeration to maintain freshness for ethnic markets. The tubers are not suitable for immediate consumption in their chilled state and are classified under tariff item 0714.40.00 as chilled taro.
Chilled Malanga Taro Corms
Chilled corms of taro known as malanga (Colocasia esculenta var.), with high inulin and starch content, packed in ventilated crates for market distribution. These are fresh or chilled taro corms, classified under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Chilled Taro for Processing
Chilled taro roots (Colocasia spp.) packed in bulk for industrial processing into flour or chips, not for retail sale. The roots are chilled to preserve them during transport and remain unsuitable for immediate consumption, qualifying under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Colocasia Pellet Feedstock
Dried pellets from Colocasia tubers used as feedstock for starch extraction or livestock supplement. These are dried taro pellets, falling under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Dehydrated Taro Pellets for Soup Base
Dehydrated pellets of taro root, formed for use in instant soups and Asian cuisines, high in starch for thickening. These are dried taro pellets, classified under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Dried Taro Pellets
Taro formed into small dried pellets for animal feed or food, agglomerated by compression or with a binder not exceeding 3% by weight. The pellets are classified under tariff item 0714.40.00 as dried taro in pellet form, with high starch content.
Dried Taro Root Pellets
Dried pellets made from taro roots (Colocasia spp.), processed by grinding and forming into small, uniform pellets for easy handling and storage. These are dried taro pellets, falling under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Dried Taro Slices (Eddo)
Thinly sliced and dried eddo tubers, a smaller variety of Colocasia spp., used for snacks or rehydration in soups. The natural high starch content is preserved by drying, and the product is classified under tariff item 0714.40.00 as dried taro.
Dried Whole Taro Bulbs
Whole dried taro bulbs (Colocasia spp.), air-dried for storage and later use in stews or chips, retaining high starch for culinary applications. The bulbs are not suitable for immediate consumption and are classified under tariff item 0714.40.00 as dried taro.
Fresh Eddo Taro Tubers
Fresh eddo taro tubers, small cormels of Colocasia esculenta, chilled for extended shelf life, boasting high inulin content. These are fresh or chilled taro tubers, falling under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Fresh Hawaiian Taro
Fresh Colocasia esculenta taro from Hawaii or Pacific sources, imported as whole roots. The fresh taro is classified under tariff item 0714.40.00, which covers taro in fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried form.
Fresh Hawaiian Taro (Luau Leaf Variety)
Fresh taro roots of the Hawaiian luau variety (Colocasia esculenta), chilled post-harvest with high starch for poi production. These are fresh or chilled taro roots, classified under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Fresh Taro Root (Colocasia esculenta)
Fresh taro roots from the Colocasia esculenta plant, harvested and chilled for transport, featuring high starch content typical of tubers in this category. These are fresh or chilled taro roots, falling under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Frozen Diced Taro
Uniformly diced taro (Colocasia esculenta) frozen for retail stir-fry packs, maintaining the root's mucilaginous starch properties. These are frozen taro pieces, falling under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Frozen Peeled Taro Chunks
Peeled and chunked taro roots frozen in bulk bags for food manufacturers, preserving the natural starch content for poi or chip production. These are frozen taro chunks, classified under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Frozen Sliced Taro
Individually quick-frozen (IQF) taro slices from Colocasia spp., for restaurant use. The slices are frozen to preserve quality and are classified under tariff item 0714.40.00 as frozen taro.
Frozen Taro Corms
Whole or halved taro corms (Colocasia spp.) quick-frozen for extended shelf life, primarily for food service in Asian cuisine. The frozen corms are classified under tariff item 0714.40.00 as frozen taro with high inulin and starch content.
Frozen Taro Cubes
Frozen cubes of taro root (Colocasia esculenta) prepared by peeling, cutting into uniform cubes, and quick-freezing to preserve freshness. These are frozen taro cubes, falling under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Frozen Whole Taro Roots
Whole taro roots (Colocasia spp.) that are washed, peeled minimally, and individually quick frozen (IQF) for retail or foodservice use. These are frozen taro roots, classified under tariff item 0714.40.00.
IQF Frozen Taro Slices
Individually quick frozen (IQF) slices of taro root, peeled and sliced to 1/4-inch thickness before freezing, ideal for stir-fries or soups. These are frozen taro slices, falling under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Organic Taro Pellets
Organic taro pellets made from dried Colocasia esculenta roots, agglomerated by compression or with a binder not exceeding 3% by weight. They retain high starch and inulin content for use in food manufacturing, falling under tariff item 0714.40.00 as taro in pellet form.
Pelletized Dried Malanga
Pelletized dried malanga, a variety of taro (Colocasia esculenta), processed into pellets by compression or with a minimal binder. The drying preserves the high starch content, making it suitable for further processing into chips or flour, and it is classified under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Retail Frozen Taro Pieces
Pre-cut taro pieces frozen in consumer-ready bags for home cooking, such as in Hawaiian or Vietnamese dishes. These are frozen taro pieces, classified under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Taro Pellet Flour Base
Uniform taro pellets derived from dried Colocasia roots, used as a base for gluten-free flours or animal feeds. The pellets are agglomerated with a binder not exceeding 3% by weight and retain high starch content, qualifying under tariff item 0714.40.00.
Taro Starch Pellets
High-starch taro (Colocasia spp.) roots that are dried and pelletized to concentrate starch for industrial food use. The pellets are formed by compression or with a binder under 3% by weight, and the product is classified under tariff item 0714.40.00 as taro in dried pellet form.