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U.S. imports of tapioca & substitutes from arrowroot, cassava, or sago starch (flakes, grains, pearls) (HS 1903002000) totaled $2.5M in June 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Tapioca & Substitutes from Arrowroot, Cassava, or Sago Starch (Flakes, Grains, Pearls) paid $64K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.8% on $654K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Tapioca & Substitutes from Arrowroot, Cassava, or Sago Starch (Flakes, Grains, Pearls) imports of $2.5M in June 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.1M.
Processed into flakes, grains, pearls, siftings, or similar forms, these starch-based products enter the US food supply primarily as ingredients in bubble tea, puddings, and gluten-free formulations. FDA reviews admissibility of imported food-grade starch products, and labeling must accurately identify the source starch — arrowroot, cassava, or sago — to satisfy both customs classification and food-labeling requirements. The physical form (pearl vs. flake vs. grain) is commercially significant because it determines end-use suitability and, in some cases, affects moisture and shelf-life specifications that buyers specify in purchase contracts.
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No — flakes, grains, pearls, siftings, and similar forms are all captured within this single 10-digit line, provided the starch source is arrowroot, cassava, or sago. The form matters commercially for end-use specifications but does not change the tariff classification.
FDA reviews imported food-grade starch products for admissibility. Shipments may be subject to FDA examination, and importers should ensure accurate ingredient labeling and prior notice filing as required for food imports. Classification and admissibility can be complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered agent.
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Monthly import values over time
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U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.