About HS Code 071450
This HS code covers yautia (Xanthosoma spp.) and similar vegetable roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, whether fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried. These tropical staples are crucial for food security and culinary diversity in many regions. Importers typically include countries with large diaspora populations from the Caribbean, Latin America, and parts of Africa, as well as food manufacturers seeking alternative starches. Exporters are predominantly tropical nations where these crops thrive. Key things to know include the various forms (whole, sliced, pellets) and preservation methods, which impact shelf life and end-use. Trade often involves specialized logistics for fresh produce to maintain quality, while dried forms offer greater stability for bulk trade and industrial applications. The market for these tubers is growing due to increasing interest in diverse diets and ethnic cuisines.
Products Under This Code
Fresh yautia roots, Frozen malanga chunks, Dried eddo slices, Xanthosoma sagittifolium tubers, Taro (often confused, but yautia is specific), Dasheen roots, Malanga coco
Real World Examples
Goya Malanga Blanca, Tropical Foods Yautia, Melissa's Produce Eddo, Fresh Malanga Lila, Frozen Yautia Amarilla
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 071410 (Manioc/Cassava) or 071420 (Sweet potatoes) if the specific botanical identification as yautia or Xanthosoma spp. is not accurately made.
Products Classified Under 0714.50
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Major producers and exporters include countries in the Caribbean and Latin America, while North America and Europe are key importers for ethnic markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 071450?
HS code 071450 covers: Vegetable roots and tubers; yautia (Xanthosoma 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 yautia (Xanthosoma spp.) and similar vegetable roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, whether fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried. These tropical staples are crucial for food security and culinary diversity in many regions. Importers typically include countries with large diaspora populations from the Caribbean, Latin America, and parts of Africa, as well as food manufacturers seeking alternative starches. Exporters are predominantly tropical nations where these crops thrive. Key things to know include the various forms (whole, sliced, pellets) and preservation methods, which impact shelf life and end-use. Trade often involves specialized logistics for fresh produce to maintain quality, while dried forms offer greater stability for bulk trade and industrial applications. The market for these tubers is growing due to increasing interest in diverse diets and ethnic cuisines.
What products fall under HS code 071450?
Fresh yautia roots, Frozen malanga chunks, Dried eddo slices, Xanthosoma sagittifolium tubers, Taro (often confused, but yautia is specific), Dasheen roots, Malanga coco
What are common misclassifications for HS code 071450?
This code can be confused with 071410 (Manioc/Cassava) or 071420 (Sweet potatoes) if the specific botanical identification as yautia or Xanthosoma spp. is not accurately made.
How is HS code 071450 structured?
HS code 071450 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.