HS Code 110620 — Sago, Root and Tuber Flour and Meal

This category covers flour and meal made from sago pith or roots and tubers like manioc (cassava), arrowroot, and sweet potatoes. These are common staples in tropical regions and are frequently imported for use in food manufacturing as thickeners or gluten-free alternatives.

What's included

Cassava flour
Mapioca flour
Sago flour
Sweet potato meal

What's excluded

Cassava starch → use 110814 (Starch is the extracted carbohydrate, whereas 110620 is the whole root meal/flour.)
Potato flour → use 110510 (Potatoes have their own specific heading in 1105.)

Common examples

Cassava flour for gluten-free bread
Sago pith flour
Arrowroot powder
Dried yam flour

Frequently asked questions

Is cassava flour the same as cassava starch?

No, cassava flour (110620) is the entire root ground to powder, while cassava starch (110814) is only the extracted starch.

Trade & shipping notes

Typical duty range: 4% - 10%
Documentation: Phytosanitary certificates are mandatory for root-derived products.
Typical shipping mode: FCL
Top exporters: Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Nigeria
Top importers: China, United States, France, Netherlands

Key takeaway

Primarily used for tropical root flours which are distinct from pure extracted starches.

Sago, Root and Tuber Flour and Meal