0714.50.10.00 - Fresh or chilled

This classification pertains to fresh or chilled yautia (Xanthosoma spp.) roots and tubers. Yautia, also known as malanga or cocoyam in various regions, are starchy tubers that fall under the broader category of "Cassava (manioc), arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content." The key distinguishing factor for this specific code is the state of preservation: the product must be in its fresh state or chilled, meaning it has not undergone freezing, drying, or any other processing beyond initial harvesting and temperature control for preservation.

It is crucial to differentiate this category from its sibling, 0714.50.20.00, which covers frozen yautia. The presence or absence of freezing is the sole determinant for distinguishing between these two codes. Goods classified under 0714.50.10.00 will exhibit characteristics of fresh produce, such as a pliable texture and intact skin, while the frozen classification will show signs of having undergone a freezing process.

As this is a terminal classification within the HTS system, there are no further subcategories to explore. Therefore, classification relies solely on the accurate identification of yautia and its presentation as either fresh or chilled. Examples of yautia that would fall under this code include uncooked, unpeeled, or peeled yautia sold in produce markets, provided they are maintained at refrigeration temperatures and have not been processed into dried flakes, pellets, or frozen forms.