0714.90.39.00/Chilled Yam Bean (Jicama)/Mexico

Chilled Yam Bean (Jicama) from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

26%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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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