Chilled Beauregard Sweet Potatoes from Japan
Beauregard variety sweet potatoes, known for copper skin and orange flesh, are chilled for transport under HTS 0714.20.20.00 as high-starch tubers in chilled state. They remain fresh-like for retail sale.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature below 7°C to confirm chilled status
• Check for fumigation requirements if sourced from pest-prone regions
• Label accurately to distinguish from frozen, preventing higher duties