Dried Taro Root Pellets from China
These are dried pellets made from taro roots (Colocasia spp.), processed by grinding and forming into small, uniform pellets for easy handling and storage. They fall under HTS 0714.40.5000 as taro in pellet form, which is a high-starch tuber preserved in dried state without further processing for immediate consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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
• Verify the product is solely dried taro (Colocasia spp.) formed into pellets without additives to avoid reclassification under prepared foods
• Provide certificates of origin and lab tests confirming high starch content and moisture levels below 13% for dried vegetables