Jicamas, and breadfruit
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 0709.99.05.00
Fresh Jicama Root
Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) is a crisp, juicy tuber vegetable native to Mexico, often eaten raw in salads or as a snack. It falls under HTS 0709.99.0500 as a fresh or chilled 'other vegetable' specifically enumerated as jicama. The skin is typically peeled before consumption, revealing white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor.
Chilled Breadfruit Pods
Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a large, starchy fruit from tropical trees, harvested fresh or chilled for cooking like potatoes or in desserts. It is explicitly listed under HTS 0709.99.0500 as a fresh or chilled other vegetable. The green, spiny pods are boiled, roasted, or fried when unripe.
Organic Fresh Jicama
Certified organic jicama is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, meeting USDA organic standards for fresh produce. Classified under HTS 0709.99.0500 as fresh jicama, it retains the same tariff treatment as conventional jicama. Ideal for health-conscious markets and raw consumption.
Fresh Breadfruit from Pacific Islands
Breadfruit sourced from Pacific islands like Fiji or Hawaii, harvested at peak freshness for export. It qualifies under HTS 0709.99.0500 as fresh breadfruit, a staple in tropical diets. Typically shipped chilled to preserve texture for roasting or boiling.
Peeled Chilled Jicama Sticks
Pre-peeled and cut jicama into convenient sticks, chilled for ready-to-eat snack packs. Still classified as fresh or chilled jicama under HTS 0709.99.0500 if minimally processed and suitable for immediate consumption. Popular in bagged produce sections.
Bulk Fresh Jicama for Processing
Large quantities of whole fresh jicama roots imported in bulk for industrial juicing or slicing. Falls under HTS 0709.99.0500 as fresh jicama regardless of end-use. Unpeeled and washed only, maintaining fresh status.