Tapioca Pearls from Japan
Small, spherical beads made from cassava starch, commonly used in bubble tea and desserts. These pearls are processed into a uniform, pearl-like form from tapioca starch derived from cassava roots, fitting under HTS 1903.00.20.00 as substitutes prepared from starch in pearl form.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify starch origin (arrowroot, cassava, sago) via supplier certificates to confirm classification under 1903.00.20.00
• Include lab analysis for moisture content and purity to avoid reclassification as raw starch (1108)
• Label products clearly as 'tapioca pearls' or similar to distinguish from uncooked starch imports