Frozen Sweet Potatoes Whole from China
Whole sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) that are frozen for preservation, retaining their high starch content. Classified under HTS 0714.20.10.00 as frozen sweet potatoes, a tuber with high starch content, suitable for cooking after thawing. They are not dried or processed beyond freezing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA import regulations for frozen vegetables
• Ensure product is frozen solely for preservation and unsuitable for immediate consumption to avoid reclassification
• Label accurately with country of origin and 'keep frozen' instructions to prevent common FDA detention issues