Product classification

HS code for Manioc starch: 1108.14

Starch, manioc (cassava).

Classification of manioc starch under HS 1108.14

Manioc starch, also known as cassava starch, is classified under HS code 1108.14. Chapter 11 covers products of the milling industry, including starches. Heading 1108 is dedicated to starches and inulin. Manioc starch is extracted from the roots of the cassava plant (Manihot esculenta). It is classified here when it is in its basic starch form—typically a fine white powder. It is important to distinguish this from "tapioca," which, while derived from manioc starch, refers to products that have been further processed into flakes, grains, or pearls, which are classified in Chapter 19. The classification under 1108.14 requires that the starch has not been chemically modified. If the starch has been esterified or etherified, it must be moved to Chapter 35. This code is used globally for the raw material used in food production, paper manufacturing, and textile sizing. Proper documentation must confirm the botanical origin of the starch to ensure it is not confused with potato or corn starch.

Covers
  • Native manioc starch
  • Cassava starch powder
  • Unmodified tapioca starch
  • Milled manioc root 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. Manioc starch is frequently confused with 1903.00 (Tapioca and substitutes). The distinction is physical: 1108.14 is for powder, while 1903.00 is for pearls, seeds, or flakes. It is also confused with 3505.10 if the starch has been pre-gelatinized or chemically modified.

1903.00Food preparations; tapioca and substitutes thereof, prepared from starch in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar3505.10Dextrins and other modified starches

Top exporters and importers of HS 110814 (the code used for manioc starch), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110814 (the code used for manioc 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 manioc starch.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Thailand $1.2B
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$964M
  3. 3 Laos* ~$242M

World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $1.9B
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$107M
  3. 3 Malaysia $104M

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 manioc starch

Brazil classifies manioc 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 manioc starch

What is the HS code for Manioc starch?

The HS code for Manioc starch is 110814 (Starch; manioc (cassava)). The HS code for manioc (cassava) starch is 1108.14.

How do I classify Manioc starch for customs?

Manioc starch is classified under HS code 110814 — Starch; manioc (cassava). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

One more relevant question

Is tapioca flour the same as manioc starch? In many trade contexts, yes, but for HS classification, "tapioca" in pearl or flake form is 1903.00, while the raw starch powder is 1108.14.

Which countries are the top exporters of manioc starch (HS 110814)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110814 (the code used for manioc 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 manioc starch (HS 110814)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 110814 (the code used for manioc 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 Manioc starch the same in all countries?

The base HS code 110814 for Manioc 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 manioc starch in Brazil?

In Brazil, manioc starch (HS 110814) is classified under NCM 1108.14.00.