Product classification
HS code for Cassava starch: 1108.14
Starch, manioc (cassava).
Classification of cassava starch under HS 1108.14
HS code 110814 is the specific designation for cassava starch, also frequently referred to in commercial trade as manioc starch or tapioca starch. This classification is found within Chapter 11, which covers milling products and starches. Heading 1108 is dedicated to starches and inulin. The subheadings under 1108 are organized by the botanical source of the starch, such as wheat, maize, potato, or manioc (cassava). Cassava starch is produced through a process of washing, crushing, and separating the starch granules from the fibrous pulp of the cassava root. This resulting product is a pure carbohydrate, distinct from flour which contains fiber. If the starch is chemically modified (e.g., etherified or esterified), it may be classified under heading 3505. However, for native cassava starch used in food or industrial applications, 110814 is the correct international standard. Customs authorities use this code to distinguish between raw agricultural milling products and refined industrial or food-grade starches.
- Covers
- Native cassava starch
- Tapioca starch (unmodified)
- Manioc starch
- Food-grade cassava starch powder
- Industrial-grade cassava starch
- Also under 1108.14
- Erawan Brand Tapioca Starch
- Bob's Red Mill Tapioca Flour
- Ingredion Tapioca Starch
- Cargill Tapioca Starch
Codes often confused with 1108.14
Common mistake. Cassava starch is frequently confused with cassava flour (HS code 110620). The difference lies in the extraction: starch is the isolated amylopectin/amylose, while flour is the ground whole root. Another common misclassification is HS code 190300, which covers tapioca and substitutes prepared from starch in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, or siftings. If the starch has been processed into pearls (boba), it must move to 190300.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110814 (the code used for cassava starch), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110814 (the code used for cassava starch) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 110814, not only cassava starch.
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 cassava starch
Brazil classifies cassava starch under NCM 1108.14.00: HS 1108.14 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cassava starch
What is the HS code for Cassava starch?
The HS code for Cassava starch is 110814 (Starch; manioc (cassava)). The HS code for native cassava starch is 110814.
How do I classify Cassava starch for customs?
Cassava starch is classified under HS code 110814 — Starch; manioc (cassava). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is modified cassava starch under the same code?
No, modified starches (such as pre-gelatinized or chemically treated starches) are typically classified under HS code 350510.
Which countries are the top exporters of cassava starch (HS 110814)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110814 (the code used for cassava starch) 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 cassava starch (HS 110814)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110814 (the code used for cassava starch) 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.
Is the HS code for Cassava starch the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110814 for Cassava starch 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 starch in Brazil?
In Brazil, cassava starch (HS 110814) is classified under NCM 1108.14.00.