Product classification
HS code for Arrowroot: 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.
Classification of arrowroot under HS 0714.90
Arrowroot is classified under HS code 071490, which 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 classification is found within Chapter 7, which deals with edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. The code specifically identifies arrowroot and similar starchy roots, distinguishing them from more common staple tubers like manioc or sweet potatoes, which have their own dedicated subheadings. This ensures precise categorization of arrowroot in its various raw or minimally processed forms.
- Covers
- Fresh arrowroot tubers
- Dried arrowroot roots
- Chilled arrowroot
- Frozen arrowroot
- Arrowroot sliced or in pellet form
- Salep roots
- Jerusalem artichokes
- Sago pith
- Also under 0714.90
- 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. A common misclassification for arrowroot occurs with other starchy roots and tubers. For instance, HS 071410 covers "Manioc (cassava)" and HS 071420 covers "Sweet potatoes," both of which are distinct from arrowroot and have their own specific classifications. It is crucial not to confuse arrowroot with these other major staple tubers. Another potential misclassification is with HS 110819, which covers "Other starches." While arrowroot is a source of starch, 071490 specifically covers the raw or minimally processed root/tuber itself. Extracted and refined arrowroot starch (flour) would typically be classified under HS 110819, as it represents a further processed product.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071490 (the code used for arrowroot), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071490 (the code used for arrowroot) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 071490, not only arrowroot.
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 arrowroot
Brazil classifies arrowroot under NCM 0714.90.00: HS 0714.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about arrowroot
What is the HS code for Arrowroot?
The HS code for Arrowroot is 071490 (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). The HS code for arrowroot is 071490, which covers arrowroot and similar starchy roots and tubers in various raw or minimally processed forms.
How do I classify Arrowroot for customs?
Arrowroot is classified under HS code 071490 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does HS 071490 include arrowroot flour?
HS 071490 covers arrowroot in its raw or minimally processed forms, such as fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, sliced, or in pellet form. Arrowroot flour, which is a refined starch product extracted from the tuber, is typically classified under HS 110819, which covers "Other starches." The distinction lies in the level of processing: 071490 is for the tuber itself, while 110819 is for the extracted starch.
Which countries are the top exporters of arrowroot (HS 071490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071490 (the code used for arrowroot) 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 arrowroot (HS 071490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071490 (the code used for arrowroot) 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.
Is the HS code for Arrowroot the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071490 for Arrowroot is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for arrowroot in Brazil?
In Brazil, arrowroot (HS 071490) is classified under NCM 0714.90.00.