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.
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 taro is not identified as Colocasia spp.
Other frozen roots and tubers with high starch content.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the taro is frozen and not fresh or chilled
• Ensure the product is labeled as Colocasia esculenta on the invoice
• Contact CBSA for any import requirements for frozen vegetables
Related Products 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.