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.

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.

1108.14.00.00Higher: 25% vs 7.5%

If uniform fine powder, not siftings

Powdered starch without distinct sifting form stays in 1108.

1901.90Higher: 16.4% vs 7.5%

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