Tapioca Siftings

Fine siftings byproduct from cassava starch processing, used in gluten-free baking. These granular siftings from cassava qualify as similar forms under HTS 1903.00.20.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1901.90Higher: 16.4% vs 7.5%

If containing milk solids >6%

Dairy-added preparations shift to heading 1901 per chapter notes.

1108.20.00.00Higher: 37.6% vs 7.5%

If coarse, unprocessed starch

Not fully formed into siftings; remains raw cassava starch.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document sifting process from tapioca production to prove 'similar forms' status

Screen for foreign matter; purity >95% recommended for smooth customs

Specify grain size on invoices to differentiate from flour/meal