0714.30.20.00 - Frozen

This HTS category, 0714.30.20.00, specifically classifies yams (Dioscorea spp.) that have been preserved through freezing. It encompasses yams that have undergone a freezing process to extend their shelf life and maintain their quality for subsequent use. This includes yams that are entirely frozen, partially frozen, or have been frozen and then prepared in various forms, such as slices or pellets, as long as the predominant characteristic is their frozen state.

This classification is distinct from its sibling, 0714.30.10.00, which covers yams that are fresh or chilled. The critical differentiating factor is the method of preservation; this category applies only to yams that have been subjected to freezing temperatures, whereas the sibling category pertains to yams that remain in a refrigerated or unfrozen state.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code is determined solely by the identification of the product as yams and the fact that they are presented in a frozen condition. Practical classification relies on verifying the presence of the yam (Dioscorea spp.) and confirming through visual inspection or documentation that a freezing process has been applied.