Dried Yellow Yams from Japan
Dried yellow yams (Dioscorea cayenensis) are high-starch tubers dehydrated to extend shelf life while retaining their nutritional value. Classified under HTS 0714.30.60.00 as 'other' dried yams, they are sliced or whole and unsuitable for immediate consumption without rehydration. Popular in African and Caribbean cuisines for porridges.
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming starch content >20% and dryness to distinguish from fresh or frozen
• Include certificates of origin and fumigation records to meet APHIS import standards for dried roots