Frozen White Yams from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16%
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
• 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