U.S. imports of cassava (manioc) starch (HS 110814) totaled $7.3M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Cassava (Manioc) Starch paid $17K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 0.24% of the $7.3M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Cassava (Manioc) Starch imports of $7.3M in August 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAlso traded as tapioca starch, cassava starch is extracted from the tuberous roots of Manihot esculenta and is a staple thickener and binder in Asian, Latin American, and gluten-free food formulations. Thailand is by far the leading US supplier, underpinned by its large-scale cassava processing sector; Nicaragua, Brazil, Vietnam, and Cambodia also contribute. All imports enter under a single 10-digit line (1108140000), and food-grade shipments are subject to FDA Prior Notice and foreign-facility registration. Moisture content and viscosity (measured as Brabender units) are the key quality parameters that determine suitability for specific food or industrial applications.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
239 shipments/mo
Commercially, 'tapioca starch' and 'cassava starch' refer to the same product — purified starch from Manihot esculenta roots — and both names appear in trade documents without affecting HTS classification. However, 'tapioca' can also describe pearl or flake products made from cassava starch, which may classify differently. Importers should confirm the product form (native starch powder versus formed tapioca) before declaring the heading.
Key parameters include moisture content (typically below 13–14%), whiteness/brightness, viscosity profile (Brabender peak viscosity), and sulfur dioxide residue levels, which vary by processing method. Food-grade shipments should also include a certificate of analysis confirming heavy-metal and microbial limits that meet FDA or customer standards. Importers should request lot-specific COAs and consider third-party pre-shipment inspection for large orders.
HSChapter 11
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 1108
Subheading 110814 · $7.3M of $36.8M
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 110814 — Cassava (Manioc) Starch, so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1108140000 | Starch, Cassava (Manioc) | $7.3M | 0.24% | 1.93% | $17K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1108140000 | Starch, Cassava (Manioc) | $258K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$258KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $73.2M of Cassava (Manioc) Starch.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Thailand and Brazil together supply 75% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
98.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.24% of total import value.