Organic Taro Pellets
Certified organic dried taro root pellets from Colocasia esculenta, minimally processed into pellets to retain high inulin and starch for food manufacturing. HTS 0714.40.5000 covers these as 'other' taro in pellet form, dried for storage without rendering suitable for direct eating.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If inulin extracted
Inulin from chicory or similar high-inulin tubers heads to 1108; pure taro starch pellets stay in Chapter 7.
If sago pith pellets
Sago pith has separate subheading; misidentification of material changes classification.
If ground to powder post-drying
Fine grinding classifies as coffee substitutes in Chapter 9, beyond Chapter 7 tuber scope.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include USDA organic certificate per General Statistical Note 6 and ensure no prohibited pesticides for clean entry
• Document drying process to prove unsuitability for immediate consumption, avoiding Chapter 07 exclusions
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Taro Pellet Flour Base
Uniform taro pellets derived from dried Colocasia roots, used as a base for gluten-free flours or animal feeds due to high starch content. Classified under HTS 0714.40.5000 specifically for taro 'other' forms in pellets, preserving the tuber in a transportable dried state.
Pelletized Dried Malanga
Malanga, a variety of taro (Colocasia esculenta), dried into convenient pellets for export and processing into chips or flour. Fits HTS 0714.40.5000 as pelleted 'other' taro roots with high starch content.
Colocasia Pellet Feedstock
Dried pellets from Colocasia tubers used as feedstock for starch extraction or livestock supplement. Classified in HTS 0714.40.5000 for taro in pellet form, dried for provisional preservation.
Dried Taro Root Pellets
These are dried pellets made from taro roots (Colocasia spp.), processed by grinding and forming into small, uniform pellets for easy handling and storage. They fall under HTS 0714.40.5000 as taro in pellet form, which is a high-starch tuber preserved in dried state without further processing for immediate consumption.
Dehydrated Taro Pellets for Soup Base
Dehydrated pellets of taro root, formed for use in instant soups and Asian cuisines, high in starch for thickening. Under HTS 0714.40.5000 as pelleted taro, dried solely for preservation during transport.
Taro Starch Pellets
High-starch taro (Colocasia spp.) roots dried and pelletized to concentrate starch for industrial food use. HTS 0714.40.5000 applies to these pelleted forms of taro, a starchy tuber preserved in dried state.