Fresh Jicama Root from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
11.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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