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U.S. imports of arrowroot, salep, jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes, and other high-starch roots and tubers (SITC 05483) totaled $16.4M in April 2026, traded with 36 countries.
Importers of Arrowroot, Salep, Jerusalem Artichokes, Sweet Potatoes, and Other High-Starch Roots and Tubers paid $1.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $11.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA botanically diverse grouping united by high starch or inulin content, this heading spans arrowroot (used in specialty food thickening), salep (an orchid-derived powder), Jerusalem artichokes (valued for inulin in functional food applications), sweet potatoes, and sago pith. Sweet potatoes are by far the most commercially significant member of this group in US trade, moving in both fresh and dried forms for retail and food-processing channels. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply to fresh root and tuber imports, and admissibility conditions vary considerably by species and country of origin.
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The SITC classification groups these botanically unrelated plants by their shared commercial characteristic: a high content of starch or inulin. This functional grouping is a trade-classification convention and does not reflect botanical family or end-use similarity. Importers dealing with sweet potatoes should be aware that more specific HTS subheadings may apply at the 10-digit level for US tariff purposes.
Fresh roots and tubers in this heading are subject to USDA APHIS inspection and may require phytosanitary certificates from the country of origin attesting to pest- and disease-free status. Certain origins may also require pre-clearance or treatment (e.g., cold treatment or fumigation) before entry. Admissibility and classification are complex; consult a licensed customs broker or APHIS for current country-specific requirements.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $212K | $9.8M | +$9.6M |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $4.9M | +$4.9M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $4.8M | +$4.8M |
| CHINA | $3.3M | -- | -$3.3M |
| ECUADOR | $3.2M | -- | -$3.2M |
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