Pelletized Dehydrated African Yams from Canada
Pellets produced from African yam varieties (Dioscorea spp.), dried to concentrate starch content for industrial applications like starch extraction. HTS 0714.30.5000 covers these as 'other' yams in pellet form, distinguishing from fresh or frozen tubers. The pelleting ensures provisional preservation during transport.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'yam pellets, not for direct consumption' to align with chapter notes on preservation
• Obtain certificates of origin proving yam species; common pitfall is confusion with similar tubers like sweet potatoes
• Check for fumigation records; pellets can harbor pests, requiring APHIS clearance