HTSUS, United States
1903.00.20.00
Of arrowroot, cassava or sago
Classification path
- Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or in similar forms
- Of arrowroot, cassava or sago
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- Free
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Related lines in heading 1903
About heading 1903
Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or in similar forms
Heading 1903 covers tapioca and substitutes prepared from starch in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings, or similar forms. The heading is split by material: arrowroot, cassava, or sago is Free, and other materials carry 0.8 cents/kg.
Full guide to heading 1903Products in this heading
- Tapioca pearls for pudding or bubble tea
- Cassava starch pearls
- Sago grains
- Arrowroot starch pearls
- Tapioca flakes
- Prepared cassava starch siftings
- Starch-based pudding grains
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for cassava tapioca pearls?
Cassava tapioca pearls are classified under 1903.00.20.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on sago grains?
Sago grains are classified under 1903.00.20.00 and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify starch pearls made from a starch other than arrowroot, cassava, or sago?
Use 1903.00.40.00 for other starch pearls; the general (MFN) rate is 0.8 cents/kg.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.