Chilled Jerusalem Artichoke
Chilled sunchoke tubers (Helianthus tuberosus) with high inulin content, popular in health foods for prebiotic benefits. Classified in HTS 0714.90.3900 as fresh/chilled tubers similar to those listed, suitable for raw salads or cooking. Chilling preserves crispness without freezing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried or sliced
Drying for storage changes to the dried tubers subheading in the same heading.
If extracted inulin product
Pure inulin from these tubers is classified as a starch derivative in Chapter 11.
If pickled or brined
Preserved in vinegar shifts to Chapter 20 vegetable preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for inulin content if marketing as functional food; mislabeling can trigger FDA scrutiny
• Use refrigerated containers strictly below 4°C; warming causes gas production and spoilage
• Separate from potatoes in shipments to avoid cross-contamination reclassification risks
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Fresh Cassava Root
Fresh cassava (manioc) roots, also known as yuca, harvested directly from the soil and used for food or starch production. Classified under HTS 0714.90.3900 as fresh or chilled roots and tubers with high starch content, excluding potatoes. They are typically sold whole for peeling and cooking.
Chilled Sweet Potato
Fresh sweet potatoes stored chilled to extend shelf life, with high starch content suitable for baking or frying. Falls under HTS 0714.90.3900 as 'other' fresh or chilled tubers similar to those listed, distinct from regular potatoes in 0714.10. This keeps them firm for retail or processing.
Fresh Arrowroot Rhizome
Fresh arrowroot tubers (Maranta arundinacea) dug up for culinary use or starch extraction, known for easy digestion. HTS 0714.90.3900 covers this as fresh/chilled high-starch tubers explicitly named in the heading. Often imported from Caribbean or South America for niche markets.
Fresh Salep Tubers
Fresh orchids tubers used for salep powder in Middle Eastern drinks, high in starch and mucilage. HTS 0714.90.3900 includes salep as named fresh/chilled high-starch tubers. Rare import for specialty food and traditional medicine.
Fresh Lotus Root
Fresh rhizomes of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) with high starch, sliced for Asian cuisine. Fits HTS 0714.90.3900 as 'similar roots and tubers' with high starch content, fresh or chilled. Commonly imported from China or Vietnam.
Chilled Yam Bean (Jicama)
Chilled jicama tubers (Pachyrhizus erosus) crisp and juicy with moderate starch, eaten raw in salads. Under HTS 0714.90.3900 as similar high-starch chilled tubers, 'other' category. Popular in Mexican and Southeast Asian imports.