Chilled Chinese Yam
Chilled Chinese yam (Dioscorea opposita), also known as nagaimo, is a mucilaginous starchy tuber popular in Asian cuisine for grating into salads. It qualifies for HTS 0714.30.10.00 as fresh or chilled yams from Dioscorea spp. with high starch content. Refrigeration preserves freshness during transport without cooking or drying.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sago pith derived
Sago pith from palms is a separate provision in the same heading, not Dioscorea tubers.
If considered fresh legumes
Misidentification as bean-family roots could shift to Chapter 07 fresh vegetables.
If dried and ground
Dried and powdered forms of tubers like salep move to Chapter 09 as ginger/spices.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require cold chain documentation to prove chilling below 7°C; test for moisture content to ensure not semi-dried; declare varietal name accurately to prevent confusion with medicinal herbs
Related Products under HTS 0714.30.10.00
Fresh White Guinea Yam
Fresh white guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) is a starchy tuber from the Dioscorea species, harvested and sold whole for culinary use in soups and stews. It falls under HTS 0714.30.10.00 as fresh or chilled yams with high starch content, not processed beyond cleaning. This classification applies to tubers in their natural, unpeeled state suitable for immediate market sale.
Fresh Yellow Yam
Fresh yellow yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) features yellowish flesh high in starch, commonly used in West African dishes like pounded yam. Classified under HTS 0714.30.10.00 for fresh or chilled yams of Dioscorea spp., it remains unprocessed and perishable. Chilling extends shelf life without altering its fresh state.
Fresh African Yam Tubers
Fresh African yam tubers (Dioscorea alata) are large, cylindrical roots with high starch, staple in Nigerian and Ghanaian diets. Under HTS 0714.30.10.00 for fresh/chilled yams, they are harvested mature and minimally cleaned. This covers whole tubers not sliced or pelleted.
Chilled Cush Cush Yam
Chilled cush cush yam (Dioscorea trifida) is a smaller variety from South America with dense starch content, used in stews. HTS 0714.30.10.00 applies to fresh or chilled Dioscorea yams unsuitable for immediate consumption if not prepared. Chilling maintains quality for export markets.