HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1108.14 – Starch; manioc (cassava)
HS code 1108.14 is the 6-digit subheading for starch, manioc (cassava). It is used for tapioca starch, modified tapioca starch, native tapioca starch, food-grade cassava starch and industrial cassava starch.
What HS 1108.14 covers
This HS code covers manioc (cassava) starch, a versatile carbohydrate extracted from the cassava root. It's a significant commodity in international trade, primarily used in the food industry as a thickener, binder, and gluten-free alternative, and in various industrial applications such as paper, textiles, and adhesives. Major exporters are tropical countries with abundant cassava cultivation, like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, while key importers include food manufacturers and industrial sectors in China, the European Union, and the United States. Its neutral taste, excellent gelling properties, and cost-effectiveness make it a preferred ingredient globally. Traders need to be aware of quality specifications, including moisture content and purity, as these impact its suitability for different applications.
- Covers
- Tapioca starch
- Modified tapioca starch
- Native tapioca starch
- Food-grade cassava starch
- Industrial cassava starch
- Organic tapioca starch
- Cassava flour (often used interchangeably in some contexts)
- Examples
- Erawan Brand Tapioca Starch
- Bob's Red Mill Tapioca Flour
- Ingredion Tapioca Starch
- Cargill Tapioca Starch
Codes often confused with 1108.14
Common mistake. This code can be confused with other starches like potato starch (110813) or corn starch (110812) due to similar end-uses, but classification hinges on the specific botanical origin of the starch.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 110814, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 110814 in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 71% 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 $1.2B 45% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$964M 38% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Laos* ~$242M 9.5% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.9B 71% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$107M 4.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Malaysia $104M 3.9% of world imports
World total: $2.7B 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 1108.14
Brazil does not split HS 1108.14: its NCM code is 1108.14.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 11.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1108.14
What is HS code 110814?
HS code 110814 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Starch; manioc (cassava). This HS code covers manioc (cassava) starch, a versatile carbohydrate extracted from the cassava root. It's a significant commodity in international trade, primarily used in the food industry as a thickener, binder, and gluten-free alternative, and in various industrial applications such as paper, textiles, and adhesives. Major exporters are tropical countries with abundant cassava cultivation, like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, while key importers include food manufacturers and industrial sectors in China, the European Union, and the United States. Its neutral taste, excellent gelling properties, and cost-effectiveness make it a preferred ingredient globally. Traders need to be aware of quality specifications, including moisture content and purity, as these impact its suitability for different applications.
What products fall under HS code 110814?
Tapioca starch, Modified tapioca starch, Native tapioca starch, Food-grade cassava starch, Industrial cassava starch, Organic tapioca starch, Cassava flour (often used interchangeably in some contexts)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 110814?
This code can be confused with other starches like potato starch (110813) or corn starch (110812) due to similar end-uses, but classification hinges on the specific botanical origin of the starch.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 110814?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 110814 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($1.2B, 45% of world exports), Vietnam (about $964M) and Laos (about $242M). World exports came to about $2.6B, 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 110814?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 110814 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.9B, 71% of world imports), Taiwan (about $107M) and Malaysia ($104M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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 110814 structured?
HS code 110814 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (11) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (14) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 110814?
In Brazil, HS code 110814 is NCM 1108.14.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.