U.S. imports of yams (dioscorea spp.), fresh, chilled, frozen or dried (HS 071430) totaled $4.0M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
True yams (Dioscorea spp.) are a staple of West African and Caribbean diets, and the US import supply reflects that demand base: Jamaica and Ghana are the leading sources, with Costa Rica and Colombia also present. The US schedule breaks the heading into four condition-based lines — fresh (0714301000), frozen (0714302000), dried (0714306000), and a legacy combined line (0714300000) — so the physical state at time of entry determines the correct 10-digit classification. Fresh and chilled yam shipments require USDA APHIS phytosanitary certification and are subject to FDA entry review.
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In US retail usage, 'yam' is often used colloquially for orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas), but for HTS purposes the two are entirely separate: true yams (Dioscorea spp.) classify under 071430, while sweet potatoes classify under 071420. Using the wrong term on a commercial invoice can lead to misclassification, incorrect duty assessment, and potential CBP penalties — importers should ensure documentation uses the botanical name or clearly identifies the species.
Yes. The US schedule assigns distinct 10-digit lines based on condition: fresh yams (0714301000), frozen yams (0714302000), and dried yams (0714306000) each carry their own classification. The condition at the time of entry for consumption governs which line applies, so importers must accurately declare the product's state on the entry documentation.
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