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U.S. imports of cassava (manioc) starch (HS 110814) totaled $7.2M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Cassava (Manioc) Starch paid $44K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $423K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cassava (Manioc) Starch imports of $7.2M in April 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.5M.
Last updated: April 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.
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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.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1108140000 | STARCH, CASSAVA (MANIOC) | $7.2M | 10.37% | $44K |
STARCH, CASSAVA (MANIOC)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1108140000 | STARCH, CASSAVA (MANIOC) | $300K |
STARCH, CASSAVA (MANIOC)
159.2K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $1.1M | $134K | -$976K |
| Illinois | $1.1M | $27K | -$1.1M |
| Florida | $930K | -- | -$930K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.0M | $32K | -$983K |
| HOUSTON, TX | $763K | -- | -$763K |