U.S. imports of Other Roots & Tubers; Sago Pith (HS 071490) totaled $793K in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Other Roots & Tubers; Sago Pith paid $104K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.13% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Other Roots & Tubers; Sago Pith imports of $793K in August 2026 ran 27% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThis residual heading captures high-starch and inulin-rich roots and tubers not classified elsewhere, including Chinese water chestnuts and sago pith — a structurally diverse group serving food processing, specialty retail, and industrial starch markets. China is the leading US supplier, particularly dominant for water chestnuts, with Thailand also a notable source for starch-bearing roots. The schedule distinguishes fresh or chilled water chestnuts (0714900500), frozen water chestnuts (0714904400), pelleted roots and tubers (0714905100), and dried forms (0714906100), among others — making the product's physical state and specific identity the key classification variables.
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63 import shipments a month
The US schedule provides dedicated lines for Chinese water chestnuts: fresh or chilled under 0714900500 and frozen (not mixed) under 0714904400. Other frozen roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content fall under 0714904600 or 0714904650. Importers should identify the specific commodity on entry documents to avoid defaulting to a catch-all line, which can trigger classification review.
Fresh water chestnuts are subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection and FDA admissibility review at the port of entry. China is the dominant supplier, but shipments have historically been subject to FDA monitoring for pesticide residues and sanitary conditions. Importers should maintain Foreign Supplier Verification Program records, ensure FDA facility registration is current, and verify that phytosanitary certificates accompany each shipment. Given the complexity of admissibility determinations, consulting a licensed customs broker or import specialist is recommended.
Subheading 6 of 6 in heading 0714
Subheading 071490 · $793K of $25.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$793KYoY · free account
Exports
$317KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $12.4M of Other Roots & Tubers; Sago Pith and exported $3.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0714904400 | Chinese Water Chestnuts, Not Mixed, Frozen | $298K | 25.18% | 100.00% | $75K |
| 0714903900 | Roots & Tubers High Starch/Inulin, Fresh, NESOI | $196K | 2.64% | 16.48% | $5K |
| 0714905100 | Roots & Tubers in Pellet Form, NESOI | $119K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $15K |
| 0714906100 | Sago Pith; Roots and Tubers, Dried, Except Pellets | $97K | 3.94% | 35.08% | $4K |
| 0714904600 | Roots & Tubers W/ High Starch or Inulin, Fz, NESOI | $83K | 6.33% | 60.28% | $5K |
| 0714904100 | Pea Pods, Chinese Water Chestnuts Mix, Frozen | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 0714900500 | Chinese Water Chestnuts, Fresh or Chilled | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0714905660 | Roots & Tubers, Fresh or Dried; Sago Pitch, NESOI | $303K |
| 0714904650 | Roots & Tubers W/ High Starch or Inulin, Fz, NESOI | $14K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Mexico together supply 63% of it. China pays 25.4% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
32.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.13% of imports for consumption.