Fresh Water Yams from Japan
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 — 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
Import Tips
• Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging for fresh tubers to prevent pest introduction
• Declare starch content on entry summary for accurate heading placement