Chilled Yautia Tuber
Yautia tubers (Xanthosoma spp.), harvested fresh and chilled for extended shelf life, are high in starch and used in tropical cooking for their nutty flavor. Classified under HTS 0714.50.10.00 due to their specific identification as yautia in fresh or chilled condition, excluding frozen or dried forms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Freezing alters preservation state, placing it in the frozen subheading rather than fresh/chilled.
If considered a fresh tropical root vegetable outside starch tubers
Some roots might shift to Chapter 8 if not deemed high-starch tubers like yautia.
If fresh or chilled sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes have a dedicated subheading, separated by species from yautia.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide origin certificates and temperature logs to distinguish chilled from frozen, avoiding higher duties or reclassification
• Label accurately as 'yautia' or 'Xanthosoma' to match HTS description and prevent customs disputes
• Inspect for disease like root rot, as APHIS requirements can delay entry if not pre-cleared
Related Products under HTS 0714.50.10.00
Fresh Malanga Root
Malanga (Xanthosoma sagittifolium), also known as yautia, is a starchy tuber with high starch content, commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines for dishes like soups and stews. This fresh or chilled product falls under HTS 0714.50.10.00 as it is specifically classified as yautia (Xanthosoma spp.) in fresh or chilled form, distinct from dried or processed versions.
Fresh Tannia Xanthosoma
Tannia, a variety of Xanthosoma spp. also called yautia, is a fresh starchy root tuber prized for its creamy texture when boiled or fried. It qualifies for HTS 0714.50.10.00 as fresh or chilled yautia, part of high-starch tubers excluding those dried or pelleted.
Chilled New Cocoyam Bulbs
New cocoyam refers to young Xanthosoma sagittifolium bulbs, chilled post-harvest, valued for high inulin and starch in West African diets. This product is under HTS 0714.50.10.00 for fresh or chilled yautia, ensuring it's not frozen or dried.
Fresh Yautia Sagittifolium
Yautia sagittifolium, the primary species of Xanthosoma, is a fresh tuber with arrowhead leaves and high starch, used in Puerto Rican and Dominican dishes. HTS 0714.50.10.00 covers it explicitly as fresh or chilled yautia, separate from similar roots.
Chilled Malanga Blanca
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.
Fresh Oto Xanthosoma Tuber
Oto, a Xanthosoma yautia variant from Central America, fresh-harvested with high inulin-like starch content for culinary use. Under HTS 0714.50.10.00 for fresh yautia, ensuring no preservation beyond chilling.