Chilled Beauregard Sweet Potatoes from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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