Product classification

HS code for Malanga: 0714.50

Vegetable roots and tubers, yautia (Xanthosoma spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets.

Classification of malanga under HS 0714.50

Malanga, scientifically known as Xanthosoma spp., is classified under HS code 0714.50. Chapter 7 of the Harmonized System covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0714 is specifically for manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes, and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content. Subheading 0714.50 was specifically created to distinguish Yautia (Malanga) from other similar tubers like Taro. The classification applies whether the malanga is fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, and whether it is whole, sliced, or in the form of pellets. Because Malanga is often confused with Taro (Colocasia), precise botanical identification is necessary for correct customs declaration. The classification is determined by GRI 1 and the specific subheading notes that identify the genus Xanthosoma. This tuber is a staple in many tropical regions and is recognized by its high starch content, which places it firmly within heading 0714 rather than the general vegetable headings like 0709.

Covers
  • Fresh malanga blanca (Yautia)
  • Malanga lila (purple malanga)
  • Frozen malanga tubers, whole or sliced
  • Dried malanga slices
  • Malanga pellets for food processing
Also under 0714.50
  • Goya Malanga Blanca
  • Tropical Foods Yautia
  • Melissa's Produce Eddo
  • Fresh Malanga Lila
  • Frozen Yautia Amarilla

Codes often confused with 0714.50

Common mistake. Malanga is most commonly misclassified as Taro, which falls under HS code 0714.40. While they look similar, Taro belongs to the genus Colocasia, while Malanga belongs to Xanthosoma. It is also sometimes confused with Manioc (Cassava) under 0714.10 or Yams under 0714.30. If the malanga has been further processed into flour, it moves to 1106.20, and if it is prepared as chips (fried), it is classified under 2005.99.

0714.40Vegetable roots and tubers; taro (Colocasia spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets0714.10Vegetable roots and tubers; manioc (cassava), with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets0714.30Vegetable roots and tubers; yams (Dioscorea spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets1106.20Flour, meal and powder; of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 07142005.99Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS 071450 (the code used for malanga), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071450 (the code used for malanga) in UN Comtrade data was Ecuador, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 85% 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 071450, not only malanga.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Ecuador $50M
  2. 2 Mexico $21M
  3. 3 Costa Rica* ~$8.1M

World total: $86M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $23M
  2. 2 France $1.4M
  3. 3 Netherlands $1.2M

World total: $27M 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 malanga

Brazil classifies malanga under NCM 0714.50.00: HS 0714.50 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about malanga

What is the HS code for Malanga?

The HS code for Malanga is 071450 (Vegetable roots and tubers; yautia (Xanthosoma spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets). The HS code for Malanga (Yautia) is 0714.50.

How do I classify Malanga for customs?

Malanga is classified under HS code 071450 — Vegetable roots and tubers; yautia (Xanthosoma spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How do customs distinguish Malanga from Taro?

Customs distinguish them based on botanical genus; Malanga is Xanthosoma (0714.50) and Taro is Colocasia (0714.40), often requiring specific documentation or physical inspection of the tuber\'s skin and shape.

Which countries are the top exporters of malanga (HS 071450)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071450 (the code used for malanga) in UN Comtrade data were Ecuador ($50M, 58% of world exports), Mexico ($21M) and Costa Rica (about $8.1M). World exports came to about $86M, 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 malanga (HS 071450)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 071450 (the code used for malanga) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($23M, 85% of world imports), France ($1.4M) and the Netherlands ($1.2M). World imports came to about $27M, 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 Malanga the same in all countries?

The base HS code 071450 for Malanga 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 malanga in Brazil?

In Brazil, malanga (HS 071450) is classified under NCM 0714.50.00.