Pelletized New Cocoyam Tubers from Germany
New cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium), a type of yautia, dried and pelletized for export as a starch-rich ingredient. HTS 0714.50.50.00 covers this as 'other' yautia in pellet form within high-starch roots and tubers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain APHIS import permit if from regions with pest risks for Xanthosoma species
• Document drying process to prove unsuitability for immediate consumption, avoiding fresh produce duties
• Test for inulin or starch levels to confirm 'high starch content' per chapter scope