IQF Frozen Yam Chunks from Mexico
Individually quick frozen (IQF) yam chunks from Dioscorea alata are peeled, diced, and frozen separately to prevent clumping. Under HTS 0714.30.2000 for frozen yams, they are unprepared and unsuitable for direct consumption. Perfect for restaurant use in curries or hashes.
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
• Maintain -18°C chain of custody records to prove frozen state at entry per CBP requirements
• Avoid slicing too thin, as it may be viewed as more processed; stick to chunks
• Batch-test for blanching; any pre-freeze cooking disqualifies from 0714