Frozen Peeled Yautia
Yautia roots that have been peeled and frozen whole or in large pieces for extended shelf life and ease of use in culinary applications. Classified under HTS 0714.50.20.00 due to its Xanthosoma origin and frozen state for provisional preservation, retaining high starch content without suitability for immediate consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh yautia (Xanthosoma spp.)
Fresh form stays in heading 0714 but uses the fresh subheading, excluding any preservation method.
If cooked, canned, or otherwise prepared
Any cooking or preparation beyond freezing moves it to Chapter 20 for preserved vegetables.
If inulin-rich like Jerusalem artichokes
Similar tubers emphasizing inulin content may classify under the inulin subheading if not specifically yautia.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages clearly with 'peeled and frozen yautia' and species confirmation to prevent disputes at customs
• Maintain cold chain records from origin to destination to prove the product was frozen solely for transport preservation
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient phytosanitary certificates, required for tropical tubers to clear USDA inspections
Related Products under HTS 0714.50.20.00
Frozen Yautia Chunks
Frozen chunks of yautia (Xanthosoma spp.), also known as malanga or tannia, preserved solely by freezing to maintain freshness for later cooking. This product falls under HTS 0714.50.20.00 as frozen yautia, a starchy tuber from the Xanthosoma genus with high starch content, suitable for provisional preservation during transport.
IQF Frozen Yautia Dices
Individually quick frozen (IQF) diced yautia, allowing portions to be used without thawing the entire batch, ideal for food service. This fits HTS 0714.50.20.00 as frozen Xanthosoma tubers with high starch, treated only by freezing for storage and transport, per Chapter 7 notes.
Frozen Malanga Slices
Thinly sliced frozen malanga (yautia), a common Caribbean staple, preserved by freezing for use in soups and stews. Under HTS 0714.50.20.00 for its frozen Xanthosoma spp. tubers with high starch or inulin content, unsuitable for immediate eating as per heading 0711/0714 rules.
Bulk Frozen Tannia Roots
Whole frozen tannia roots (yautia variety), packed in bulk for industrial food processing, frozen to preserve starch content. Classified in HTS 0714.50.20.00 as frozen yautia with high starch, meeting criteria for transport preservation without further treatment.