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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into arrowroot starch or flour
Extraction into flour moves to Chapter 11 flours from tubers with high starch.
If dried and ground into spice
Ground dried rhizomes used as ginger substitute fall under Chapter 09 spices.
If inulin-rich like Jerusalem artichoke
Higher inulin content tubers may shift to inulin-specific provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require fumigation certificate; arrowroot is prone to quarantine pests, so pre-shipment inspection is critical
• Package in ventilated crates to avoid moisture buildup, a common cause of mold during ocean freight
• Confirm varietal purity to stay in 'other' category, avoiding mix-up with cassava
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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.
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.
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.