HS Code 190300
Tapioca and Starch Substitutes
HS code 190300 covers tapioca and substitutes prepared from starch in forms like pearls, flakes, or grains, primarily used for desserts, puddings, and beverages
6-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 190300 — Tapioca and Starch Substitutes
This code covers food products derived from cassava starch or other edible starches processed into specific shapes. It includes the popular pearls used in bubble tea as well as flakes and grains used as thickening agents or desserts.
What's included
- Cassava starch pearls
- Sago substitutes
- Tapioca flakes
- Manioc starch grains
- Bubble tea boba pearls
What's excluded
- Unprocessed cassava starch → use
110814(Raw starch is classified under Chapter 11; 1903 covers starch that has been further prepared.)
Common examples
- Dried black tapioca pearls for bubble tea
- Minute tapioca crystals
- Seed sago for pudding
- Cassava-based starch flakes
Frequently asked questions
Does this code include the liquid syrup for boba?
No, this code covers the starch pearls themselves. Liquid syrups usually fall under heading 2106 or 1702 depending on sugar content.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Phytosanitary certificates may be required for starch-based products in certain jurisdictions.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil
- Top importers: United States, China, Germany
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Key takeaway
Covers processed starch shapes like boba, distinct from raw starch powder.
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