Frozen Sago Pith Pieces from China
Pieces of sago palm pith frozen to maintain high starch content, traditionally used for sago production. HTS 0714.90.4600 includes this as frozen 'other' high-starch tubers/pith. Processed minimally beyond freezing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm sago pith origin as protected in some regions; CITES permits may apply for palm species
• Use food-grade packaging to comply with import hygiene standards
• Document starch extraction potential to differentiate from finished sago under 1108