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U.S. imports of yams, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried (HS 071430) totaled $4.0M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Yams, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen or Dried paid $396K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $3.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Yams, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen or Dried imports of $4.0M in April 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTrue yams (Dioscorea spp.) — distinct from the sweet potatoes often mislabeled as yams in US retail — are classified here across four condition-based lines: fresh (0714301000), frozen (0714302000), dried (0714306000), and pelleted (0714305000). Jamaica and Ghana are the leading US suppliers, reflecting the strong demand from Caribbean and West African diaspora communities. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply to fresh and chilled yam imports, and FDA governs food-use admissibility across all forms.
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Heading 071430 covers true yams of the genus Dioscorea, not the orange-fleshed sweet potatoes commonly called yams in US grocery stores. Classification should be based on the botanical species, supported by commercial invoices, phytosanitary certificates, and, if needed, laboratory analysis. Misclassification between 071430 and 071420 is a known audit risk, particularly for mixed or ambiguously labeled shipments.
Fresh yam imports must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin and are subject to USDA APHIS inspection at the US port of entry. Specific treatment or inspection conditions may apply depending on the origin country and pest risk profile. Importers should verify current APHIS import requirements before shipment, as conditions are subject to revision.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $1.8M | +$1.8M |
| JAMAICA | $946K | -- | -$946K |
| COLOMBIA | $937K | -- | -$937K |
| GHANA | $709K | -- | -$709K |
| COSTA RICA | $481K | -- | -$481K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0714301000 | YAMS, FRESH | $3.7M | 12.05% | $370K |
| 0714302000 | YAMS, FROZEN | $277K | 15.21% | $24K |
| 0714306000 | YAMS, DRIED | $7K | 12.71% | $875 |
| 0714305000 | YAMS IN PELLET FORM | $2K | 20.01% | $415 |
YAMS, FRESH
YAMS, FROZEN
YAMS, DRIED
YAMS IN PELLET FORM
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0714300000 | YAMS, FRESH, CHILLED, FROZEN OR DRIED | $1.9M |
YAMS, FRESH, CHILLED, FROZEN OR DRIED
1.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $486K | $1.3M | +$785K |
| Florida | $1.3M | $96K | -$1.2M |
| New York | $1.1M | $35K | -$1.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI, FL | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $964K | -- | -$964K |
| SAN JUAN, PR | $676K | -- | -$676K |