Frozen Yam Pellets from China
Yams (Dioscorea spp.) processed into pellets and frozen to preserve high starch content for later drying or processing. HTS 0714.30.5000 includes frozen forms in pellets, as long as unsuitable for immediate consumption per chapter notes. Primarily used in snack production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain documentation; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Distinguish from fresh yams (0708) by pellet form and processing certificates
• Phytosanitary certificates mandatory; frozen pellets still risk quarantine pests