0714.30.10.00 - Fresh or chilled

This HTS classification, 0714.30.10.00, specifically pertains to fresh or chilled yams (Dioscorea spp.). Yams are starchy root tubers recognized for their high carbohydrate content, suitable for consumption. The key characteristic for this classification is their temperature state: they must be presented either fresh (undisturbed from harvest, exhibiting natural moisture) or chilled (kept at temperatures above freezing but below ambient to preserve freshness).

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 0714.30.20.00, which covers frozen yams. The critical difference lies in the preservation method. While both refer to yams, frozen yams have undergone a process of freezing to extend their shelf life considerably, altering their physical state and requiring different handling and customs considerations compared to those simply kept fresh or chilled.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 0714.30.10.00. Therefore, classification into this code depends solely on the accurate identification of the product as yams and confirmation that they are presented in either a fresh or chilled condition, as opposed to frozen or dried forms which would fall under different HTS classifications.