Frozen White Yams from Germany
Frozen white yams (Dioscorea rotundata) are tubers with high starch content, harvested, peeled, cut into chunks, and flash-frozen to preserve freshness. They fall under HTS 0714.30.2000 as frozen yams from the Dioscorea species, suitable for cooking in stews or frying after thawing. This classification applies to frozen forms unfit for immediate consumption.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify botanical classification as Dioscorea spp. with supplier certificates to avoid misclassification as sweet potatoes
• Ensure compliance with FDA prior notice and facility registration for frozen vegetables; include phytosanitary certificates
• Check for proper blast-freezing documentation to confirm they remain unsuitable for immediate consumption per Chapter 7 notes