Chilled Chinese Yam from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.4%
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
Import Tips
• 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