HS Code for Sago pith
Sago pith is classified under HS code 0714.90. This heading covers vegetable roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried. Sago pith is the raw, starchy interior of the sago palm stem. Because it is considered a primary agricultural product or a raw material rather than a processed food preparation, it falls under Chapter 7 (Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers). The classification 0714.90 is a residual category for \"other\" roots and tubers not specifically named in the preceding subheadings (like manioc or sweet potatoes). It may be imported in its raw form, sliced, or even in pellet form, provided it has not been further processed into starch or pearls. The classification is determined by its status as a raw vegetable product intended for further processing.
Products Included
- Raw sago pith from palm stems
- Dried sago pith slices
- Sago pith in pellet form (unprocessed)
- Fresh or chilled sago pith
- Frozen sago pith for industrial processing
Common Misclassification
Sago pith is often misclassified under HS code 1903.00, which is reserved for the processed food product known as sago pearls or grains. Another common error is HS code 1106.20, which covers the flour, meal, and powder of the products in Heading 0714. If the pith has been ground into a fine powder, it should be moved to 1106.20. If the starch has been fully extracted and purified, it would then fall under 1108.19.
FAQ
What is the HS code for sago pith?
The HS code for raw or dried sago pith is 0714.90.
How does sago pith differ from sago starch in classification?
Sago pith (0714.90) is the raw plant material, while sago starch (1108.19) is the refined white powder extracted from that pith through washing and centrifugal separation.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Sago pith?
The HS code for Sago pith 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).
How do I classify Sago pith for customs?
Sago pith 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.
Is the HS code for Sago pith the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071490 for Sago pith is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.