HS 071490

Other High-Starch Roots & Tubers, Fresh or Dried; Sago Pith (NESOI)

U.S. imports of other high-starch roots & tubers, fresh or dried; sago pith (nesoi) (HS 071490) totaled $1.6M in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Chinese water chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis) are the commercially prominent commodity within this residual heading, with dedicated lines for fresh or chilled (0714900500) and frozen not-mixed (0714904400) product — and China is the dominant US supplier across the heading. Beyond water chestnuts, the heading captures arrowroot, Jerusalem artichoke, and other high-starch or high-inulin roots not classified elsewhere, as well as sago pith (0714906100), a starch source from the Metroxylon palm used in Asian food manufacturing. The seasonal and condition-based line structure within the heading requires careful attention to product form and entry timing.

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Imports

$1.6M

from 19 countries · YTD: $5.1M

Exports

$229K

Deficit of $1.3M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $1.3M (net importer)

YTD: $5.1M imported (April 2026)

105 shipments/month

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1CHINA

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

TOMATOES, FRESH OR CHILLED

HS 070200

$222.6M

FRUITS OF GENUS CAPSICUM OR PIMENTA, FRESH/CHILLED

HS 070960

$205.5M

CUCUMBERS AND GHERKINS, FRESH OR CHILLED

HS 070700

$125.1M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are Chinese water chestnuts classified differently from other roots and tubers within heading 071490?

The US schedule carves out dedicated 10-digit lines specifically for Chinese water chestnuts — 0714900500 for fresh or chilled and 0714904400 for frozen (not mixed) — separate from the general high-starch root lines. Importers of water chestnuts should use these specific lines rather than the residual NESOI lines to ensure correct classification and avoid CBP queries.

What distinguishes sago pith from other products in this heading, and are there any special import considerations?

Sago pith is the raw starchy core of the Metroxylon sagu palm, classified under 0714906100, and is distinct from processed sago starch or sago pearls, which would fall in Chapter 11. As a plant-derived product, fresh or minimally processed sago pith may be subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements depending on its form and origin; importers should verify applicable conditions before shipment.