Dehydrated Chinese Yam Pellets (Dioscorea opposita) from China
Pellets from Chinese yam (Dioscorea opposita), a starchy Dioscorea species dried into pellets for culinary and medicinal uses. Fits HTS 0714.30.5000 as 'other' yam pellets with high starch. The form ensures transport stability without further preservation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide varietal confirmation (e.g
• lab tests) to confirm Dioscorea spp. over look-alikes
• If for pharma, note end-use but classify by form; avoid Chapter 30 mix-up
• Batch testing for contaminants; tubers prone to aflatoxins in pellets