Pelletized Dehydrated African Yams from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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