Chilled Yam Bean (Jicama) from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

51%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Peel outer skin before packing; residue invites pest inspections

Maintain 0-5°C chain; softening from warmth leads to high waste claims

Label botanical name to distinguish from true yams

Chilled Yam Bean (Jicama) from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0714.90.39.00