0714.30 - Yams (Dioscorea spp.):

HTS Code 0714.30 specifically classifies yams, scientifically known as *Dioscorea spp.* This category encompasses fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried yams, which may also be presented in sliced form or as pellets. Yams are starchy tubers distinct from other root vegetables due to their unique botanical classification and typical culinary uses.

Within Chapter 7, which broadly covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers, HTS 0714.30 differentiates yams from its siblings. For instance, 0714.10 covers cassava, 0714.20 covers sweet potatoes, 0714.40 covers taro, and 0714.50 covers yautia. While all are starchy tubers, yams are botanically distinct and typically characterized by their often larger size, rougher skin, and starchier, less sweet flesh compared to sweet potatoes or cassava.

The subcategories under 0714.30 further refine the classification based on the physical state of the yams. Subheadings 0714.30.10.00 and 0714.30.20.00 distinguish between fresh or chilled yams and frozen yams, respectively. An "Other" category exists for yams not fitting these specific descriptions, such as those dried or processed into pellets, providing a comprehensive classification framework for all forms of this versatile tuber.