Fresh Yautia Sagittifolium from China
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.
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
• Declare exact species in entry docs to match 'Xanthosoma spp.' and secure correct duty
• Use refrigerated containers with logs to maintain 'chilled' status under 13°C
• Beware of fumigation needs; untreated tubers risk pest-related rejections