Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 07142010: Sweet Potatoes, Frozen

The HS Code 07142010 refers to sweet potatoes that are frozen, whether they are sliced or in the form of pellets. This code is used to classify and identify this specific product for international trade purposes.

When importing or exporting sweet potatoes under this HS Code, it is important to be aware of the applicable customs duty rates. The bound / MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for this product is 6%. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners.

The unit of measurement for sweet potatoes under this HS Code is kilograms (KG). This is the standard quantity unit used to determine the weight of the product being imported or exported.

There are also special tariff preference programs available for sweet potatoes under HS Code 07142010. These programs offer reduced or duty-free rates for certain countries. The specific programs and rates applicable to this HS Code are as follows:

• Free: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - duty-free treatment
• Bahrain Special Rate: NAFTA for Canada - duty-free treatment
• Chile Special Rate: Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI)
• Israel Special Rate: Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) - duty-free treatment
• Jordan Special Rate: Morocco Special Rate
• NAFTA for Mexico: Oman Special Rate
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Peru Special Rate
• Singapore Special Rate: Australia Special Rate - 2.4%

These special tariff preference programs are designed to promote trade and economic cooperation between countries, providing benefits to both importers and exporters.

When importing sweet potatoes under HS Code 07142010 into the United States, it is important to consider the specific regulations and requirements of the importing US states. Different states may have additional regulations or restrictions on the importation of agricultural products, including sweet potatoes.

Similarly, when exporting sweet potatoes from the United States under this HS Code, it is important to be aware of the regulations and requirements of the exporting US states. Compliance with these regulations ensures smooth and legal trade operations.

HS Code 07142010 is used to classify and identify frozen sweet potatoes, whether sliced or in the form of pellets, for international trade purposes. It is important to be aware of the applicable customs duty rates, special tariff preference programs, and any additional regulations or requirements when importing or exporting this product.