Chilled Malanga Taro Corms from China

Chilled corms of taro known as malanga (Colocasia esculenta var.), with high inulin and starch content, packed in ventilated crates for market distribution. Fits HTS 0714.40.1001 specifically for fresh or chilled taro roots and tubers. Popular in Latin American cooking for stews and mashes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.3%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Obtain import permits for fresh tubers; check USDA APHIS for quarantine restrictions on Colocasia imports

Use refrigerated containers to keep temperatures below 10°C, avoiding condensation and rot during transit

Avoid common pitfalls like soil residue, which can trigger fumigation requirements at ports