Chilled Cocoyam Tuber (Malanga)
Chilled whole cocoyam tubers (Colocasia spp., also known as malanga), stored under refrigeration to maintain freshness for ethnic markets. Falls under HTS 0714.40.60.00 as 'other' taro varieties, chilled, with high starch content suitable for boiling or frying.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically dasheen (Colocasia esculenta var. esculenta)
Certain named varieties like dasheen have dedicated statistical suffixes within taro.
If prepared or preserved, not fresh/chilled
Preserved taro (e.g., in brine) moves to Chapter 08 for fruits/nuts prepared or preserved.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen taro roots are classified under heading 0713 for frozen vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use refrigerated containers and provide temperature logs to prove 'chilled' status during customs inspection
• Label with country of origin and botanical name to prevent misclassification as generic potatoes
• Avoid bulk mixing with frozen goods, as this could trigger reclassification under frozen subheadings
Related Products under HTS 0714.40.60.00
Fresh Taro Root (Colocasia esculenta)
Fresh taro roots from the Colocasia spp. plant, harvested and sold whole for culinary use in dishes like poi or taro chips. Classified under HTS 0714.40.60.00 as 'other' taro roots with high starch content, fresh or chilled, not subjected to preservation processes that make them suitable for immediate consumption.
Dried Whole Taro Bulbs
Whole dried taro bulbs (Colocasia spp.), air-dried for storage and later use in stews or chips, retaining high starch for culinary applications. Classified in HTS 0714.40.60.00 for 'other' dried taro roots.
Chilled Taro for Processing
Chilled taro roots (Colocasia spp.) packed in bulk for industrial processing into flour or chips, not for retail sale. HTS 0714.40.60.00 applies to 'other' chilled taro with high starch.
Air-Dried Taro Chips Base
Partially air-dried taro slices intended as base for further snack production, high in starch. Under 0714.40.60.00 as dried 'other' taro.
Frozen Sliced Taro
Individually quick-frozen (IQF) taro slices from Colocasia spp., for restaurant use. HTS 0714.40.60.00 for frozen 'other' taro.
Fresh Hawaiian Taro
Fresh Colocasia esculenta taro from Hawaii or Pacific sources, whole roots. Classified as fresh 'other' taro in 0714.40.60.00.