Sago Pearls from Mexico
Pearls prepared from sago palm starch, serving as a direct substitute for tapioca in puddings and beverages. Falls under HTS 1903.00.40.00 as substitutes from starch in pearl form, processed beyond raw starch of chapter 11.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Document sago starch source to distinguish from tapioca; comply with USDA import requirements for palm products
• Avoid bulk raw sago classified under 1108