Dried Yam Pellets from Japan

High-starch yams dried into pellets for export as feed or flour base, similar to cassava in use. Fits HTS 0714.90.51.00 under 'similar roots and tubers with high starch content' in pellet form.

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%

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Import Tips

• Distinguish Dioscorea species via certificates to qualify as 'similar' tubers

• Avoid oversized pellets (>10mm) which may be seen as irregular dried form

• Monitor aflatoxin levels common in tropical tubers