HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0714.90 – Vegetable roots and tubers; arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes and similar roots and tubers (not manioc, sweet potatoes, yams, taro or yautia), high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, sliced or not, or in pellet form; sago pith
HS code 0714.90 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable roots and tubers, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes and similar roots and tubers (not manioc, sweet potatoes, yams, taro or yautia), high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, sliced or not, or in pellet form, sago pith. It is used for arrowroot powder, salep flour, jerusalem artichoke tubers, sago pith and kudzu root starch.
What HS 0714.90 covers
This category encompasses 'other' vegetable roots and tubers rich in starch or inulin, such as arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, and sago pith, excluding the more common manioc, sweet potatoes, yams, taro, or yautia. These products often serve niche markets, including health food industries, traditional medicine, and specialty culinary applications. Importers are typically food processors, health food distributors, and ingredient suppliers in developed countries, while exporters are diverse, ranging from Southeast Asian nations for sago and arrowroot to European countries for Jerusalem artichokes. The trade involves various forms, from fresh tubers to dried powders or pellets, reflecting their diverse uses as thickeners, dietary supplements, or unique vegetable ingredients. Understanding the specific processing and intended use is vital for correct classification.
- Covers
- Arrowroot powder
- Salep flour
- Jerusalem artichoke tubers
- Sago pith
- Kudzu root starch
- Konjac root powder
- Tigernut flour
- Examples
- Bob's Red Mill Arrowroot Starch
- Terrasoul Superfoods Jerusalem Artichoke Powder
- Sago pearls
- Konjac noodles
- Organic Kudzu Root Powder
Codes often confused with 0714.90
Common mistake. Often confused with other starchy roots like 071410 (Manioc) or 071450 (Yautia) if not specifically identified as one of the 'other' types listed in the heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 071490, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 071490 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $69M 35% of world exports
- 2 Ecuador $51M 26% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $13M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $198M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $20M 17% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $13M 11% of world imports
- 3 Spain $7.9M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $118M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0714.90
Brazil does not split HS 0714.90: its NCM code is 0714.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 07.14 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0714.90
What is HS code 071490?
HS code 071490 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable roots and tubers; arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes and similar roots and tubers (not manioc, sweet potatoes, yams, taro or yautia), high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, sliced or not, or in pellet form; sago pith. This category encompasses 'other' vegetable roots and tubers rich in starch or inulin, such as arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, and sago pith, excluding the more common manioc, sweet potatoes, yams, taro, or yautia. These products often serve niche markets, including health food industries, traditional medicine, and specialty culinary applications. Importers are typically food processors, health food distributors, and ingredient suppliers in developed countries, while exporters are diverse, ranging from Southeast Asian nations for sago and arrowroot to European countries for Jerusalem artichokes. The trade involves various forms, from fresh tubers to dried powders or pellets, reflecting their diverse uses as thickeners, dietary supplements, or unique vegetable ingredients. Understanding the specific processing and intended use is vital for correct classification.
What products fall under HS code 071490?
Arrowroot powder, Salep flour, Jerusalem artichoke tubers, Sago pith, Kudzu root starch, Konjac root powder, Tigernut flour
What are common misclassifications for HS code 071490?
Often confused with other starchy roots like 071410 (Manioc) or 071450 (Yautia) if not specifically identified as one of the 'other' types listed in the heading.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 071490?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 071490 in UN Comtrade data were China ($69M, 35% of world exports), Ecuador ($51M) and Mexico ($13M). World exports came to about $198M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 071490?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 071490 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($20M, 17% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($13M) and Spain ($7.9M). World imports came to about $118M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 071490 structured?
HS code 071490 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 071490?
In Brazil, HS code 071490 is NCM 0714.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.