HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1106.20 – Flour, meal and powder; of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714
HS code 1106.20 is the 6-digit subheading for flour, meal and powder, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714. It is used for cassava flour (Manioc flour), tapioca flour (from cassava), arrowroot powder, sago flour and sweet potato flour.
What HS 1106.20 covers
This category encompasses flours, meals, and powders derived from sago and other starchy roots and tubers listed under heading 0714, which primarily includes cassava (manioc), arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, and sweet potatoes. These products are crucial in international trade, particularly in regions where these crops are staple foods or where their unique functional properties are valued in industrial applications. They serve as thickeners, binders, and sources of carbohydrates in various food products, including baked goods, noodles, and gluten-free formulations. Major importers often include countries with diverse food manufacturing sectors or those seeking alternative starches and flours, such as China, the United States, and countries in Southeast Asia. Exporters are typically tropical and subtropical nations where these roots and tubers are cultivated extensively, like Thailand, Vietnam, and Brazil. Key trade aspects include starch content, purity, and suitability for specific industrial processes.
- Covers
- Cassava flour (Manioc flour)
- Tapioca flour (from cassava)
- Arrowroot powder
- Sago flour
- Sweet potato flour
- Yam flour
- Examples
- Bob's Red Mill Tapioca Flour
- Otto's Naturals Cassava Flour
- Anthony's Organic Arrowroot Powder
- Thai Taste Tapioca Starch
Codes often confused with 1106.20
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 110814 (Tapioca starch) or 110819 (Other starches) because many products under 0714 are processed into starch, but 110620 specifically covers the flour/meal/powder form, which may retain more non-starch components.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 110620, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 110620 in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 Thailand $18M 17% of world exports
- 2 Peru* ~$13M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $11M 10% of world exports
World total: $110M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $31M 26% of world imports
- 2 Canada $14M 12% of world imports
- 3 France $8.7M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $120M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 1106.20
Brazil does not split HS 1106.20: its NCM code is 1106.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 11.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1106.20
What is HS code 110620?
HS code 110620 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Flour, meal and powder; of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714. This category encompasses flours, meals, and powders derived from sago and other starchy roots and tubers listed under heading 0714, which primarily includes cassava (manioc), arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, and sweet potatoes. These products are crucial in international trade, particularly in regions where these crops are staple foods or where their unique functional properties are valued in industrial applications. They serve as thickeners, binders, and sources of carbohydrates in various food products, including baked goods, noodles, and gluten-free formulations. Major importers often include countries with diverse food manufacturing sectors or those seeking alternative starches and flours, such as China, the United States, and countries in Southeast Asia. Exporters are typically tropical and subtropical nations where these roots and tubers are cultivated extensively, like Thailand, Vietnam, and Brazil. Key trade aspects include starch content, purity, and suitability for specific industrial processes.
What products fall under HS code 110620?
Cassava flour (Manioc flour), Tapioca flour (from cassava), Arrowroot powder, Sago flour, Sweet potato flour, Yam flour
What are common misclassifications for HS code 110620?
This code is often confused with 110814 (Tapioca starch) or 110819 (Other starches) because many products under 0714 are processed into starch, but 110620 specifically covers the flour/meal/powder form, which may retain more non-starch components.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 110620?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 110620 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($18M, 17% of world exports), Peru (about $13M) and the United States ($11M). World exports came to about $110M, 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 110620?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 110620 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($31M, 26% of world imports), Canada ($14M) and France ($8.7M). World imports came to about $120M, 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 110620 structured?
HS code 110620 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (11) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 110620?
In Brazil, HS code 110620 is NCM 1106.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.