Chilled Chinese Yam from Japan

Chilled Chinese yams (Dioscorea opposita), also known as nagaimo, are refrigerated starchy tubers prized for their mucilaginous texture in Japanese cuisine. They qualify for HTS 0714.30.60.00 as 'other' chilled yams with high starch content. Imported under temperature-controlled conditions to maintain freshness.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Maintain cold chain documentation proving temperature below 7°C for 'chilled' classification

• Label with country of origin and variety to prevent confusion with ornamental plants