Industrial Yam Pellet Feedstock from China
Coarse pellets from starchy yams (Dioscorea spp.) for industrial starch or ethanol production, dried to specification. Under HTS 0714.30.5000 as other yam pellets, focused on bulk handling. Not for retail, per chapter preservation intent.
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
• End-use statements to CBP if borderline feed; prevents Chapter 23 shift
• Bulk container ventilation to avoid mold in transit
• Harmonize with country-specific quotas if applicable to tubers