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U.S. imports of yams (dioscorea spp.), fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried (HS 071430) totaled $5.2M in July 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Yams (Dioscorea spp.), Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, or Dried paid $469K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $3.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Yams (Dioscorea spp.), Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, or Dried imports of $5.2M in July 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.4M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataTrue yams of the genus Dioscorea — distinct from the sweet potatoes commonly mislabeled as yams in US retail — are classified here across fresh (0714301000), frozen (0714302000), pellet (0714305000), and dried (0714306000) forms. Jamaica is the leading US supplier, reflecting the strong Caribbean culinary demand for authentic Dioscorea yams among diaspora communities, with Costa Rica, Ghana, Colombia, and Brazil also contributing. The heading covers a starchy tropical tuber that serves both ethnic specialty retail and industrial starch applications. FDA oversight applies to all forms, and importers of fresh yams should be aware of USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements for root and tuber imports.
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268 shipments/mo
Classification under HTS 071430 requires that the product be a true yam of the Dioscorea genus. Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are classified separately under HTS 0714. Importers should ensure that commercial invoices and phytosanitary certificates identify the botanical genus, as the common name 'yam' is frequently applied to sweet potatoes in US commerce and can cause classification disputes.
Yes. USDA APHIS imposes phytosanitary conditions on fresh root and tuber imports, including Dioscorea yams, to prevent the introduction of soil-borne pests and plant diseases. Shipments typically require a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country's national plant protection organization, and APHIS may require treatment or inspection at the port of entry depending on the origin country's pest status. Importers should consult a licensed customs broker or APHIS directly for current admissibility conditions.
Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 0714
Subheading 071430 · $5.2M of $30.0M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0714301000 | Yams, Fresh | $4.7M | 9.29% | 78.18% | $439K |
| 0714302000 | Yams, Frozen | $441K | 6.69% | 50.63% | $30K |
| 0714305000 | Yams in Pellet Form | $2K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $243 |
| 0714306000 | Yams, Dried | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0714300000 | Yams, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen or Dried | $1.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Jamaica and Costa Rica together supply 67% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
24.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.07%.