U.S. imports of Cassava (Manioc) Starch (SITC 59214) totaled $7.3M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Cassava (Manioc) Starch paid $17K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.24% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, 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 dataExtracted from the tuberous roots of the cassava plant, this starch — also traded as tapioca starch — is a staple industrial and food ingredient across Southeast Asia and Latin America, valued for its clean taste, high clarity, and strong binding properties. Thailand and Vietnam are among the leading global exporters, and their production volumes significantly influence world price benchmarks for this commodity. Food-grade cassava starch entering the US is subject to FDA admissibility requirements; importers should maintain Foreign Supplier Verification Program records and confirm that exporting facilities meet applicable food safety standards.
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239 import shipments a month
Commercially, 'tapioca starch' and 'cassava starch' refer to the same product — starch extracted from Manihot esculenta roots. Both terms appear in trade documentation and ingredient labels. For US customs classification, the source material and processing method determine the correct SITC or HTS code, not the marketing name, so importers should ensure their entry documents accurately describe the product.
US demand is driven primarily by food manufacturers using cassava starch as a thickener, binder, or gluten-free flour substitute in snacks, noodles, and baked goods. Industrial users in adhesives, textiles, and biodegradable packaging also source cassava starch for its film-forming and binding properties.
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Basic heading 59214 · $7.3M of $27.5B
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Imports · August 2026
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Thailand and Brazil together supply 75% of it.
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$7.3MYoY · free account
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $73.2M of Cassava (Manioc) Starch and exported $3.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.