Frozen Cassava Chunks from China
Frozen cassava (manioc) roots cut into chunks, preserved solely by freezing for transport and storage. This falls under HTS 0714.10.10.00 as frozen cassava, a starchy tuber unsuitable for immediate consumption without thawing and cooking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
15.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify product is solely frozen without additives to avoid reclassification under Chapter 20 as prepared vegetables
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA import regulations for frozen tubers
• Label accurately as 'frozen cassava' to prevent customs disputes over starch content or species identification