Product classification
HS code for Sago pith: 0714.90
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.
Classification of sago pith under HS 0714.90
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 0714.90
- Bob's Red Mill Arrowroot Starch
- Terrasoul Superfoods Jerusalem Artichoke Powder
- Sago pearls
- Konjac noodles
- Organic Kudzu Root Powder
Codes often confused with 0714.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071490 (the code used for sago pith), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071490 (the code used for sago pith) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 071490, not only sago pith.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $69M 35% of world exports
- 2 Ecuador $51M 26% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $13M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $198M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $20M 17% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $13M 11% of world imports
- 3 Spain $7.9M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $118M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 sago pith
Brazil classifies sago pith under NCM 0714.90.00: HS 0714.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sago pith
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). The HS code for raw or dried sago pith is 0714.90.
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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of sago pith (HS 071490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071490 (the code used for sago pith) in UN Comtrade data were China ($69M, 35% of world exports), Ecuador ($51M) and Mexico ($13M). World exports came to about $198M, 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 sago pith (HS 071490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071490 (the code used for sago pith) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($20M, 17% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($13M) and Spain ($7.9M). World imports came to about $118M, 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 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.
What is the NCM code for sago pith in Brazil?
In Brazil, sago pith (HS 071490) is classified under NCM 0714.90.00.