Instant Tapioca Siftings
Fine siftings or small particles from processed tapioca starch, used in instant puddings and as thickeners. Classified in HTS 1903.00.40.00 for siftings form, prepared from starch beyond chapter 11.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If uniform fine powder, not siftings
Powdered starch without distinct sifting form stays in 1108.
If containing dairy milk solids
Per statistical note, if over threshold cows’ milk solids, moves to 1901 preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide particle size analysis to justify 'siftings' form; comply with FDA labeling for allergens
• Pitfall: fine siftings misclassified as flour
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