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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried or dehydrated
Dried jicama shifts from fresh vegetables (Chapter 07) to dried leguminous vegetables unfit for sowing (heading 0714).
If imported as fresh roots for medicinal or forage use
Roughed, chopped, or medicinal vegetable roots fall under heading 1214 when not classified as edible fresh produce.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify freshness upon arrival; jicama must be suitable for immediate consumption without further preservation to avoid reclassification under heading 0711
• Provide phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries to comply with USDA APHIS import regulations for fresh vegetables
• Label accurately as 'jicama' or 'Mexican yam bean' to match HTS description and prevent customs disputes
Related Products under HTS 0709.99.05.00
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.