Tapioca Starch for Industrial Use
Tapioca starch for industrial use is technical-grade cassava starch used in paper, adhesives, and textiles. It is supplied in bulk with higher viscosity specifications for non-food applications but remains pure starch, classified under tariff item 1108.14.00.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the starch is chemically modified for industrial use
Chemically modified starches fall under heading 3505, not 1108.
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 starch is not chemically modified for industrial applications, which would change classification to heading 3505
• Declare the end-use as industrial to CBSA if asked
• Ensure bulk shipments are properly documented with product specifications
Related Products under Tariff item 1108.14.00
Bulk Cassava Starch Pellets
Bulk cassava starch pellets are agglomerated cassava starch formed by compression without binders, as permitted by Section Note 1. They retain the pure starch composition required for tariff item 1108.14.00, which covers manioc (cassava) starch in any physical form, including pelletized.
Food-Grade Manioc Starch
Food-grade manioc starch is a high-purity cassava starch powder used in noodles, snacks, and confectionery. It meets food safety standards and has low ash content, aligning with Chapter 11 specifications for starch classification under tariff item 1108.14.00.
Gluten-Free Cassava Starch Flour
Gluten-free cassava starch flour is fine-milled starch from cassava roots, marketed for gluten-free baking as a wheat flour substitute. It remains pure starch without additives, qualifying as manioc starch under tariff item 1108.14.00, despite being labeled as flour.
Instant Tapioca Starch Granules
Instant tapioca starch granules are pre-gelatinized cassava starch that dissolves in cold water for instant puddings and sauces. Pre-gelatinization is a physical process, not a chemical modification, so the product remains pure starch classified under tariff item 1108.14.00.
Modified Cassava Starch (Native)
Native cassava starch optimized for high clarity in gels is unmodified chemically, retaining its pure starch extract nature. It is used in clear sauces and fruit fillings and qualifies as manioc starch under tariff item 1108.14.00 since no chemical alteration occurs.
Organic Tapioca Starch
Organic tapioca starch is certified organic cassava starch produced without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. It remains a pure starch isolate and is classified under tariff item 1108.14.00 as manioc starch, with organic certification not affecting the tariff classification.