Product classification
HS code for Cassava flour: 1106.20
Flour, meal and powder, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714.
Classification of cassava flour under HS 1106.20
Cassava flour is classified under HS code 110620, which pertains to flour, meal, and powder of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 0714. Chapter 11 of the Harmonized System deals with products of the milling industry, malt, starches, inulin, and wheat gluten. Heading 1106 is designated for products obtained by milling the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713, sago, or roots and tubers. Cassava, also known as manioc, is a tuber classified under heading 0714. When these tubers are dried and ground into a fine powder or flour, they fall under 110620. It is important to distinguish this product from cassava starch, which involves a more complex extraction process. Flour contains the fiber and other components of the whole root, whereas starch is the isolated carbohydrate. The classification 110620 is specific to the milling process where the entire dried root is pulverized. This code is used globally to regulate the trade of gluten-free flour alternatives derived from tropical roots.
- Covers
- Milled dried cassava root flour
- Manioc flour
- Cassava meal
- Powdered dried cassava tubers
- Whole-root tapioca flour
- Also under 1106.20
- 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. The most common misclassification is with HS code 110814, which is for cassava (manioc) starch. While the terms "flour" and "starch" are sometimes used interchangeably in commerce, they are distinct in the HS system based on the production method. Another misclassification is 071410, which covers the fresh, chilled, or dried cassava roots themselves before they have been milled into flour. Using the incorrect code can lead to issues with phytosanitary regulations.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110620 (the code used for cassava flour), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110620 (the code used for cassava flour) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 110620, not only cassava flour.
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 cassava flour
Brazil classifies cassava flour under NCM 1106.20.00: HS 1106.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cassava flour
What is the HS code for Cassava flour?
The HS code for Cassava flour is 110620 (Flour, meal and powder; of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714). The HS code for cassava flour is 110620.
How do I classify Cassava flour for customs?
Cassava flour is classified under HS code 110620 — Flour, meal and powder; of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is tapioca flour the same as cassava flour in HS codes?
In many commercial contexts, they are the same, but if the product is pure extracted starch, it should be 110814. If it is the ground whole root, it is 110620.
Which countries are the top exporters of cassava flour (HS 110620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110620 (the code used for cassava flour) 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 cassava flour (HS 110620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110620 (the code used for cassava flour) 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.
Is the HS code for Cassava flour the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110620 for Cassava flour 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 cassava flour in Brazil?
In Brazil, cassava flour (HS 110620) is classified under NCM 1106.20.00.