Frozen Nigerian White Guinea Yams from China

Frozen Nigerian white guinea yams (Dioscorea rotundata) are premium starchy tubers, cleaned, portioned, and IQF-frozen for export. HTS 0714.30.2000 covers frozen yams with high starch, distinguishing them from prepared products. Ideal for boiling, pounding into fufu, or baking.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Obtain export certificates from origin countries confirming no prohibited pesticides, as yams are high-risk for residues

Use ISF filings early for frozen goods to prevent delays; include detailed harmonized descriptions

Test for moisture content to ensure not partially dried, which could shift classification