Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch; in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar forms
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
1903.00
Food preparations; tapioca and substitutes thereof, prepared from starch in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar
Chapter 19 classification notes
Chapter 19 imports must comply with destination food-safety + labelling rules. EU Novel Foods regulation may apply to non-traditional fermented preparations.
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Granola / muesli mixes vs. corn flakes — 1904.10 (puffed/roasted cereal) vs. 1904.20 (other prepared cereal foods).
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
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