Yautia Starch Pellets
High-starch yautia roots dried and extruded into pellets, ideal for food manufacturing and animal feed. These pellets are agglomerated by compression or with a binder not exceeding 3% by weight, as per Section Note 1, and are not fresh, chilled, or frozen, thus classified under tariff item 0714.50.00.
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 |
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CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0701100000–0714900090).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pellets are further processed into powder
Powder of roots and tubers of heading 07.14 is classified in heading 11.06.
If the pellets are mixed with other ingredients for animal feed
Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding, containing mixtures, fall under heading 23.09.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the binder content is within the 3% limit to qualify as pellets under Section Note 1
• If the pellets are for animal feed, check if a feed import permit from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is required
• Keep records of the drying process to prove they are not fresh or chilled
Related Products under Tariff item 0714.50.00
Bulk Frozen Tannia Roots
Bulk Frozen Tannia Roots are whole yautia roots frozen to preserve starch content for industrial food processing. The freezing is the only preservation method used. This product is classified under tariff item 0714.50.00 as frozen yautia.
Chilled Malanga Blanca
Chilled Malanga Blanca is a white-fleshed cultivar of Xanthosoma spp., commonly known as yautia, harvested and chilled to maintain freshness. It is high in starch and intended for culinary uses such as mashing or frying. As a chilled product not further processed, it falls under tariff item 0714.50.00 for yautia.
Chilled Malanga Yautia Tubers
Whole yautia tubers (Xanthosoma spp.), known as malanga, chilled to extend shelf life while remaining fresh for market sale. Chilled yautia is explicitly covered by tariff item 0714.50.00, which includes fresh, chilled, or frozen roots and tubers with high starch content.
Chilled New Cocoyam Bulbs
Chilled New Cocoyam Bulbs are young Xanthosoma sagittifolium bulbs, chilled after harvest to preserve their high starch and inulin content. They are used in West African cuisine and are not processed beyond chilling. This product is correctly classified under tariff item 0714.50.00 as yautia.
Chilled Sliced Cocoyam
Pre-sliced cocoyam (Xanthosoma yautia) chilled for retail convenience, high in starch for quick cooking. Chilled, sliced yautia is covered by tariff item 0714.50.00, which includes roots and tubers whether or not sliced, as long as they are fresh, chilled, or frozen.
Chilled Yautia Tuber
Chilled Yautia Tuber consists of Xanthosoma spp. tubers, harvested fresh and chilled to extend shelf life while retaining high starch content. It is used in tropical cooking for its nutty flavor and is not processed beyond chilling. This product falls under tariff item 0714.50.00 for yautia.