Fresh White Guinea Yam from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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