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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cassava (manioc) variety
Cassava tubers, even if starch-rich, are classified separately under 0714.10 as a distinct species from yams.
If dried or pelletized
Drying or forming into pellets moves yams to the dried category in the same heading but different subheading.
If marketed as water chestnuts
Similar starchy tubers like water chestnuts are classified in Chapter 08 as edible fruits/nuts if not true Dioscorea yams.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify botanical identity as Dioscorea spp. via certificates of origin to avoid misclassification; ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm freedom from pests like yam nematodes; check for quota restrictions on tropical tubers during peak seasons
Related Products under HTS 0714.30.10.00
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.
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.
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.