Frozen Sweet Potato Chunks from China
Although primarily for cassava, sweet potatoes qualify under this heading as similar high-starch tubers when frozen in chunks. HTS 0714.10.10.00 covers frozen forms of these roots, preserved only by freezing.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm botanical classification as sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) vs. true potato to avoid Chapter 07 confusion
• Use IQF (individually quick frozen) documentation to prove minimal processing
• Watch for moisture content; excess could imply blanching, shifting to preserved vegetables