Fresh Water Yams from China
Fresh water yams (Dioscorea alata variety) are elongated, high-starch tubers grown in wetland conditions, imported fresh for markets. HTS 0714.30.60.00 covers them as 'other' fresh yams with starch content ideal for fufu preparation. Sourced mainly from Africa.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging for fresh tubers to prevent pest introduction
• Declare starch content on entry summary for accurate heading placement