Dehydrated Chinese Yam Pellets (Dioscorea opposita) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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