HS 071450

Yautia (Xanthosoma spp.), Fresh, Chilled, or Frozen

U.S. imports of yautia (xanthosoma spp.), fresh, chilled, or frozen (HS 071450) totaled $1.5M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Yautia (Xanthosoma spp.), also marketed as malanga in US Hispanic grocery channels, is a tropical root vegetable closely associated with Caribbean and Central American cuisines. Mexico and Costa Rica are the leading US suppliers, with Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic also significant sources — a supply base concentrated in nearby Latin American origins that supports year-round fresh availability. The US schedule covers fresh or chilled yautia (0714501000) and frozen yautia (0714502000); fresh shipments require USDA APHIS phytosanitary certification and are subject to FDA entry review.

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Imports

$1.5M

from 6 countries · YTD: $8.0M

Exports: $13K

Deficit of $1.5M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $1.5M (net importer)

YTD: $8.0M imported (April 2026)

128 shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1MEXICO$778K
52.3%
2

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

TOMATOES, FRESH OR CHILLED

HS 070200

$222.6M

FRUITS OF GENUS CAPSICUM OR PIMENTA, FRESH/CHILLED

HS 070960

$205.5M

CUCUMBERS AND GHERKINS, FRESH OR CHILLED

HS 070700

$125.1M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should importers handle the 'malanga' versus 'yautia' naming issue on entry documentation?

'Malanga' is the common trade name used in Cuban and broader Hispanic markets for Xanthosoma spp., while 'yautia' is the Puerto Rican and official HTS term for the same genus. Both names refer to the same botanical group and classify under 071450. To avoid CBP examination or classification questions, commercial invoices should ideally include the botanical name (Xanthosoma spp.) alongside the common trade name.

Is there a risk of confusing yautia with taro at the tariff-line level, and what distinguishes them?

Yes — taro (Colocasia spp., heading 071440) and yautia (Xanthosoma spp., heading 071450) are distinct genera that look similar and are sometimes confused in trade documentation. The key distinction is botanical: Colocasia corms typically have a central main corm with smaller cormels, while Xanthosoma corms are elongated. Misclassification between the two headings can result in incorrect duty assessment, so importers should confirm the species with their supplier and document it on the invoice.