U.S. imports of Yams (Dioscorea spp.), Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, or Dried (HS 071430) totaled $4.2M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Yams (Dioscorea spp.), Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, or Dried paid $555K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.09% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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249 import shipments a month
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 · $4.2M of $25.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $57.6M of Yams (Dioscorea spp.), Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, or Dried and exported $22.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0714301000 | Yams, Fresh | $4.0M | 13.32% | 66.17% | $529K |
| 0714302000 | Yams, Frozen | $252K | 7.35% | 45.04% | $18K |
| 0714306000 | Yams, Dried | $16K | 45.80% | 100.00% | $7K |
| 0714305000 | Yams in Pellet Form | — | -- | -- | -- |
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 | $1.9M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Costa Rica and Jamaica together supply 57% of it. Brazil pays 43.9% duty; Jamaica 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
35.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.09% of imports for consumption.