Tapioca Starch Granules from China
Starch extracted from cassava root, appearing as fine white granules for gluten-free baking. Falls under HTS 1108.19.00 as 'other starches' not specified in prior subheadings, compliant with chapter purity standards.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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 sieve passage meets chapter note (B) criteria to distinguish from coarser cereal products
• Include phytosanitary certificates due to cassava origin to prevent pest-related holds
• Label clearly as 'gluten-free' only if tested, avoiding misbranding claims