Chilled Malanga Blanca from China
Malanga blanca, a white-fleshed Xanthosoma cultivar, chilled for market, offers high starch for mashing or frying. It fits HTS 0714.50.10.00 as chilled yautia (Xanthosoma spp.), not processed further.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
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
• Include lab tests for starch content if challenged, proving high-starch status
• Package in ventilated crates to prevent condensation and spoilage claims
• File prior notice via FDA's system for edible tubers 72 hours pre-arrival