Xanthosoma Root Pellets from Japan
Dried pellets made from Xanthosoma roots, high in starch for industrial food applications. Precisely classified in HTS 0714.50.50.00 for yautia 'other' in pellet form, as per hierarchy excluding fresh or frozen.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure no brining or sulfuring; pure drying keeps it in 0714, per chapter exclusion from 0711
• Phytosanitary certificate mandatory to declare freedom from quarantine pests
• Declare net weight of pellets accurately, excluding moisture content over 13%