Manioc Flour
Traditional flour from dried cassava roots, also known as farinha de manioc, under HTS 1106.20.9000 for root flours of heading 0714. Staple in Latin American cuisine for flatbreads.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for dried cassava chips, not flour
Unprocessed dried manioc stays in 0714; grinding triggers 1106 classification.
If fermented or roasted post-drying
Prepared/fermented cassava products like gari move to Chapter 20 vegetables.
If in blends with other starches
Mixed grain/root starches classify under 1108 if not pure root-derived.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab reports confirming >95% passes 2mm sieve for proper meal/flour definition
• Certify no fermentation if claiming pure flour status vs. gari (which may be 2006)
• Watch for moisture content affecting dry product weight calculations
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Tapioca Flour
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Arrowroot Powder
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Sweet Potato Flour
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Sago Flour
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Yuca Flour
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Batata Flour
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