Frozen Taro Chunks
Frozen taro chunks are pieces of taro root that have been frozen to preserve their high starch content, used in poi and other staples. They are classified under tariff item 0714.90.00 as 'other' frozen high-starch tubers and require cooking due to raw toxicity.
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 ground into flour or meal
Flour and meal from taro are classified in chapter 11.
If the taro is cooked or otherwise prepared
Prepared vegetables are classified in chapter 20.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare frozen taro chunks under 0714.90.00 and ensure they are not in pellet form
• Confirm the product is not suitable for immediate consumption in its frozen state
• Be aware that taro contains natural toxins, so the CBSA may require documentation on processing to ensure safety
Related Products under Tariff item 0714.90.00
Asian Frozen Pea Pod and Water Chestnut Mix
A commercial frozen blend of pea pods and sliced Chinese water chestnuts, prepared for even cooking in gourmet meals. The water chestnuts are high-starch tubers of the kind covered by heading 07.14, and the mixture is presented frozen, whether or not sliced.
Blanched Frozen Chinese Water Chestnuts
Lightly blanched then frozen Chinese water chestnuts retain crispness for Asian cuisine, peeled and processed minimally to qualify as frozen tubers. These are unmixed, high-starch root products, falling under this tariff item as frozen.
Bulk Chilled Chinese Water Chestnuts in Brine
Bulk chilled Chinese water chestnuts lightly brined for short-term preservation during ocean freight, maintaining fresh-like crispness. These are fresh tubers with high starch content, treated solely to ensure provisional preservation, and remain unsuitable for immediate consumption in that state.
Chilled Chinese Water Chestnut Corms
Chilled Chinese water chestnut corms are harvested corms that have been refrigerated to extend shelf life without freezing. They are classified under tariff item 0714.90.00 due to their high starch content and explicit mention as similar roots and tubers.
Chilled Jerusalem Artichoke
Chilled sunchoke tubers (Helianthus tuberosus) with high inulin content, popular in health foods for prebiotic benefits. These are fresh/chilled tubers similar to those listed, suitable for raw salads, and fall under this tariff item as other high-inulin tubers.
Chilled Peeled Chinese Water Chestnuts
Chilled peeled Chinese water chestnuts are pre-cleaned and peeled fresh tubers stored at refrigerated temperatures for extended shelf life in gourmet markets. They are high-starch tubers, fresh or chilled, and fall under this tariff item as similar roots and tubers.