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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China8.3%+25.0%33.3%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico8.3%β€”8.3%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada8.3%β€”8.3%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany8.3%β€”8.3%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan8.3%β€”8.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1212.99Lower: 10% vs 33.3%

If used primarily for medicinal purposes

Taro with therapeutic claims (e.g., anti-inflammatory) falls under medicinal plants.

0714.10Lower: 21.3% vs 33.3%

If in pellet form

Pelletized dried taro is under cassava/arrowroot pellets subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include drying process certification to distinguish from fresh imports

β€’ Avoid packaging that implies retail readiness, risking reclassification

β€’ Check for pesticide residues common in tropical tubers during FDA sampling