Tapioca Siftings from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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
• 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