Fresh Cassava Root
Fresh cassava (manioc) roots, harvested directly from the plant and used primarily for starch extraction or culinary purposes. Classified under HTS 0714.10.20.00 as fresh cassava, part of roots and tubers with high starch content, not subjected to preservation treatments.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in the form of pellets
Pelletized cassava falls under the specific subheading for pelleted forms within the same heading.
If dried and flour-milled
When processed into cassava flour, it moves to Chapter 11 for starches and flours.
If frozen
Frozen cassava is classified under peas and beans temporarily preserved, but fresh frozen tubers may align here if not provisionally preserved.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify phytosanitary certificates to ensure the cassava is free from pests like cassava mosaic virus, common in tropical imports
• Confirm freshness upon arrival; dried or processed cassava shifts to other HTS codes, avoiding misclassification penalties
• Label accurately as 'fresh cassava' to comply with FDA import requirements for root vegetables
Related Products under HTS 0714.10.20.00
Dried Cassava Chips
Cassava roots sliced and dried into chips, retaining high starch content for use in snacks or further processing. Falls under HTS 0714.10.20.00 as dried cassava, explicitly included in the heading for such roots whether sliced or dried.
Frozen Cassava Chunks
Cassava roots cut into chunks and frozen shortly after harvest to preserve freshness and starch content. HTS 0714.10.20.00 covers frozen cassava as 'other' forms of this high-starch tuber.
Chilled Sweet Potato Tubers
Whole sweet potatoes stored chilled to extend shelf life while maintaining high starch and inulin content. Included in HTS 0714.10.20.00 as similar roots and tubers with high starch, in chilled form.
Dried Arrowroot Tubers
Arrowroot roots dried for storage, valued for their high starch content used in gluten-free flours. HTS 0714.10.20.00 encompasses arrowroot as a similar high-starch tuber in dried form.
Fresh Jerusalem Artichoke Roots
Freshly dug Jerusalem artichoke tubers, rich in inulin, used for health foods and prebiotics. Classified in HTS 0714.10.20.00 for similar roots with high inulin or starch content, fresh.
Peeled Frozen Cassava
Cassava roots peeled and frozen in blocks for convenient processing into flour or snacks. Under HTS 0714.10.20.00 as frozen cassava, 'other' preparations of high-starch tubers.