Fresh Oto Xanthosoma Tuber from China
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.
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
• Source from approved regions to bypass country-specific bans on tubers
• Avoid mixing with other roots in shipments to prevent blended classifications
• Train staff on HTS hierarchy for accurate invoice descriptions