Product classification
HS code for Yams: 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.
Classification of yams under HS 0714.30
Yams are classified under HS code 0714.30, which covers vegetable roots and tubers of the genus Dioscorea. Chapter 7 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0714 specifically includes manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes, and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content. These products can be presented fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, and they may be sliced or in the form of pellets. Yams are distinct from other tubers due to their botanical classification under the Dioscoreaceae family. The HS code 0714.30 ensures that these specific tropical tubers are tracked accurately in international trade, separate from sweet potatoes or cassava. The classification remains the same regardless of whether the yams are intended for direct human consumption or for industrial starch extraction, provided they have not been further prepared or cooked.
- Covers
- Fresh yams (Dioscorea spp.)
- Chilled yams for preservation
- Frozen yam slices or chunks
- Dried yam pieces
- Yam pellets made from dried and ground tubers
- Whole yam tubers with high starch content
- Also under 0714.30
- African Best Pounded Yam
- Goya Ñame (Yam)
- various local market yams
- Tropical Foods Yam
Codes often confused with 0714.30
Common mistake. Yams are frequently misclassified under HS code 0714.20, which is the specific code for sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas). While the terms are often used interchangeably in North American grocery stores, they are botanically different and have distinct HS codes. Another common error is classifying them under 0701.90, which is reserved for Irish potatoes. It is critical to identify the botanical genus (Dioscorea) to ensure the correct application of 0714.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071430 (the code used for yams), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071430 (the code used for yams) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 071430, not only yams.
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 yams
Brazil classifies yams under NCM 0714.30.00: HS 0714.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about yams
What is the HS code for Yams?
The HS code for Yams is 071430 (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). The correct HS code for yams of the genus Dioscorea is 0714.30.
How do I classify Yams for customs?
Yams is classified under HS code 071430 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are sweet potatoes classified under the same code as yams?
No, sweet potatoes are classified under HS code 0714.20, while yams are specifically under 0714.30. They are treated as separate commodities in customs tariffs.
Which countries are the top exporters of yams (HS 071430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071430 (the code used for yams) 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 yams (HS 071430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071430 (the code used for yams) 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.
Is the HS code for Yams the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071430 for Yams is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for yams in Brazil?
In Brazil, yams (HS 071430) is classified under NCM 0714.30.00.