IQF Frozen Taro Slices
Individually quick frozen (IQF) slices of taro root, peeled and sliced to 1/4-inch thickness before freezing, ideal for stir-fries or soups. This fits HTS 0714.40.2000 for frozen taro, a high-starch tuber preserved solely by freezing without additives.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sago pith rather than taro
Sago pith from palm is a distinct high-inulin product in the same heading but different subheading.
If Adding sweeteners makes it a preserved potato-like product under Chapter 20.
If dried and then frozen
Dried legumes/roots frozen for preservation may fall under provisional preservation heading 0712.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use ISF filings early for frozen foods to avoid delays; maintain -18°C temperature logs for customs inspection
• Label with country of origin and 'keep frozen' warnings to comply with FSMA import rules
• Watch for common pitfall of starch content misrepresentation; test samples if challenged
Related Products under HTS 0714.40.20.00
Frozen Taro Cubes
Frozen cubes of taro root (Colocasia esculenta) prepared by peeling, cutting into uniform cubes, and quick-freezing to preserve freshness. This product falls under HTS 0714.40.2000 as frozen taro, a starchy tuber with high starch content, suitable for cooking or further processing.
Frozen Whole Taro Roots
Whole taro roots (Colocasia spp.) that are washed, peeled minimally, and individually quick frozen (IQF) for retail or foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0714.40.2000 as frozen taro roots with high starch content, untreated beyond freezing for preservation.
Frozen Diced Taro
Uniformly diced taro (Colocasia esculenta) frozen for retail stir-fry packs, maintaining the root's mucilaginous starch properties. This product is specifically under HTS 0714.40.2000 as frozen taro, sliced or in pieces.
Retail Frozen Taro Pieces
Pre-cut taro pieces frozen in consumer-ready bags for home cooking, such as in Hawaiian or Vietnamese dishes. Falls under HTS 0714.40.2000 for frozen Colocasia spp. taro with high starch content.
Frozen Peeled Taro Chunks
Peeled and chunked taro roots frozen in bulk bags for food manufacturers, preserving the natural starch content for poi or chip production. Under HTS 0714.40.2000 as frozen taro (Colocasia spp.), sliced or not, with no further processing.
Bulk Frozen Taro for Processing
Frozen whole or diced taro roots packed in 50-lb blocks for industrial use in snack foods or frozen meals, retaining high starch for texture. Classified in HTS 0714.40.2000 for frozen taro roots and tubers unsuitable for immediate consumption.