Tapioca Flour
Fine powder milled from the dried starch-rich roots of the cassava plant (Manihot esculenta), classified under this tariff item as flour of roots or tubers from heading 07.14. It is commonly used as a gluten-free thickener.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is tapioca starch, not flour
Tapioca starch is classified under heading 19.03, not 11.06.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the cassava roots are dried and from heading 07.14
• Provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA showing starch content
• Ensure the product is not toasted or otherwise processed beyond milling
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