Tapioca Pearls from Japan
Small, spherical beads made from cassava starch, dried and processed into pearls for use in bubble tea and desserts. Classified under HTS 1903.00.40.00 as tapioca substitutes prepared from starch in the form of pearls. Meets chapter notes for preparations beyond simple starch processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Verify starch origin and processing level to confirm 1903 classification; provide lab analysis for cassava content if challenged
• Ensure food safety certifications like FDA prior notice
• Watch for misclassification as raw starch (1108)