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U.S. imports of taro, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried (HS 071440) totaled $5.8M in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Taro, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen or Dried paid $93K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 2.8% on $3.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTaro (Colocasia esculenta), a starchy corm central to Pacific Island, Asian, and Latin American cuisines, is classified across condition-based lines: fresh or chilled (0714401001), frozen (0714402000), and dried excluding pellets (0714406000). Ecuador leads US imports under this heading, with Mexico and Nicaragua also significant sources. Fresh taro is subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection, and all food-use forms require FDA admissibility review — importers should confirm port-of-entry inspection capacity for perishable fresh corms before routing shipments.
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No. Unlike some other root and tuber headings, the US tariff schedule under 071440 does not include a dedicated pellet line for taro. Dried taro excluding pellets enters under 0714406000. Taro in pellet form would need to be evaluated for classification under the residual roots and tubers heading (071490), specifically 0714905100, which covers roots and tubers in pellet form.
Fresh taro must clear both USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection and FDA admissibility review. Common issues include inadequate phytosanitary certificates, soil or plant debris on corms triggering APHIS holds, and FDA prior notice filing gaps. Importers should also ensure that any pesticide residue levels comply with EPA tolerances, as taro from certain origins has been subject to residue monitoring. Consulting a licensed customs broker or regulatory specialist before the first shipment is advisable.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECUADOR | $3.2M | -- | -$3.2M |
| MEXICO | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| COSTA RICA | $725K | -- | -$725K |
| CANADA | -- | $405K | +$405K |
| NICARAGUA | $372K | -- | -$372K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0714401001 | TARO, FRESH OR CHILLED | $5.7M | 2.64% | $86K |
| 0714402000 | TARO, FROZEN | $103K | 9.78% | $7K |
| 0714406000 | TARO, DRIED, EXCEPT PELLETS | $0 | -- | -- |
TARO, FRESH OR CHILLED
TARO, FROZEN
TARO, DRIED, EXCEPT PELLETS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0714400000 | TARO, FRESH CHILLED, FROZEN OR DRIED | $405K |
TARO, FRESH CHILLED, FROZEN OR DRIED
344.3K kg
TOMATOES, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 070200
FRUITS OF GENUS CAPSICUM OR PIMENTA, FRESH/CHILLED
HS 070960
CUCUMBERS AND GHERKINS, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 070700
VEGETABLES, NESOI RAW/COOKED BY BOILING, FROZEN
HS 071080
EDIBLE BRASSICAS (CABBAGES ETC) NESOI, FR OR CHILL
HS 070490
LETTUCE, EXCEPT HEAD LETTUCE, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 070519
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $3.4M | $84K | -$3.3M |
| Texas | $614K | $168K | -$446K |
| Puerto Rico | $515K | -- | -$515K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI, FL | $2.6M | -- | -$2.6M |
| HILDAGO, TX | $856K | -- | -$856K |
| SAN JUAN, PR | $515K | -- | -$515K |