Dried Cush Cush Yams from China

Dried cush cush yams (Dioscorea trifida) are small, high-starch tubers from South America, dried for export. Classified in HTS 0714.30.60.00 as 'other' dried yams suitable for grinding into flour. Known for their nutty flavor in tropical dishes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.3%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Obtain varietal certification to distinguish from arrowroot under 0714.10

Test for inulin/starch levels if claimed as 'high content' for duty preferences

Watch for mold in dried goods; requires additional quarantine clearance