HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0714.30 – Vegetable roots and tubers; yams (Dioscorea spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets
HS code 0714.30 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable roots and tubers, yams (Dioscorea spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets. It is used for fresh white yams, fresh yellow yams, frozen yam chunks, dried yam flour and pounded yam (fufu mix).
What HS 0714.30 covers
This HS code covers yams (Dioscorea spp.), a staple food in West Africa, the Caribbean, and parts of Asia, highly valued for their starchy texture and cultural significance. Yams are traded fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, primarily for human consumption in traditional dishes like 'pounded yam' or 'fufu'. International trade supports diaspora communities and global culinary diversity, with significant flows from major producing regions to consumer markets in North America and Europe. Key things to know include the various species of yams, their importance in cultural celebrations, and their role as a primary carbohydrate source. The trade often involves careful handling due to their perishable nature when fresh.
- Covers
- Fresh white yams
- Fresh yellow yams
- Frozen yam chunks
- Dried yam flour
- Pounded yam (fufu mix)
- Yam chips
- Yam flakes
- Examples
- African Best Pounded Yam
- Goya Ñame (Yam)
- various local market yams
- Tropical Foods Yam
Codes often confused with 0714.30
Common mistake. Frequently confused with sweet potatoes (071420) in common parlance, but botanically distinct; also, can be mistaken for cassava (071410) when dried or processed into flour. The rough, bark-like skin and starchy, less sweet flesh distinguish yams.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 071430, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 071430 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 40% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $33M 18% of world exports
- 2 Jamaica $25M 14% of world exports
- 3 Japan $25M 14% of world exports
World total: $181M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $94M 40% of world imports
- 2 Canada $38M 16% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $17M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $237M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0714.30
Brazil does not split HS 0714.30: its NCM code is 0714.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 07.14 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0714.30
What is HS code 071430?
HS code 071430 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable roots and tubers; yams (Dioscorea spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets. This HS code covers yams (Dioscorea spp.), a staple food in West Africa, the Caribbean, and parts of Asia, highly valued for their starchy texture and cultural significance. Yams are traded fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, primarily for human consumption in traditional dishes like 'pounded yam' or 'fufu'. International trade supports diaspora communities and global culinary diversity, with significant flows from major producing regions to consumer markets in North America and Europe. Key things to know include the various species of yams, their importance in cultural celebrations, and their role as a primary carbohydrate source. The trade often involves careful handling due to their perishable nature when fresh.
What products fall under HS code 071430?
Fresh white yams, fresh yellow yams, frozen yam chunks, dried yam flour, pounded yam (fufu mix), yam chips, yam flakes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 071430?
Frequently confused with sweet potatoes (071420) in common parlance, but botanically distinct; also, can be mistaken for cassava (071410) when dried or processed into flour. The rough, bark-like skin and starchy, less sweet flesh distinguish yams.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 071430?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 071430 in UN Comtrade data were China ($33M, 18% of world exports), Jamaica ($25M) and Japan ($25M). World exports came to about $181M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 071430?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 071430 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($94M, 40% of world imports), Canada ($38M) and the United Kingdom ($17M). World imports came to about $237M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 071430 structured?
HS code 071430 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 071430?
In Brazil, HS code 071430 is NCM 0714.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.