Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Flour and Meal of Sago, Cassava, Arrowroot, and Related Roots and Tubers (SITC 05647) totaled $2.4M in August 2026, imported from 39 countries.
Importers of Flour and Meal of Sago, Cassava, Arrowroot, and Related Roots and Tubers paid $71K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.03% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataEncompassing flours and meals derived from sago palm, manioc (cassava), arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichoke, sweet potato, and similar starchy roots and tubers, this category supplies a diverse range of food-manufacturing and traditional culinary applications across global markets. Cassava (manioc) flour in particular is a staple ingredient in gluten-free product development and a key commodity in tropical-origin supply chains. The specific botanical source affects starch composition, granule size, and functional properties, all of which should be documented for both classification and quality purposes. FDA review applies at US entry points. Admissibility and classification are complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered importer of record.
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124 import shipments a month
Cassava flour is made by drying and milling the whole cassava root, retaining fiber and some protein, while tapioca starch is a refined extraction of the starch fraction only. These differences in processing and composition place them in different SITC and HTS classifications, with different duty implications. Importers should obtain a detailed product specification sheet from the supplier confirming the processing method before filing entry.
Processed arrowroot flour, being a fully dried and milled product, generally does not trigger USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements applicable to raw plant material. However, if the product contains any unprocessed root fragments or is blended with other botanical ingredients, APHIS review may apply. FDA Prior Notice and standard food entry documentation are required regardless of processing level.
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Basic heading 05647 · $2.4M of $14.7B
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Imports · August 2026
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Brazil and Peru together supply 49% of it. China pays 36.1% duty; Brazil 0.0%.
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$2.4MYoY · free account
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$1.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $25.6M of Flour and Meal of Sago, Cassava, Arrowroot, and Related Roots and Tubers and exported $10.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.