Product classification
HS code for Tapioca flour: 1106.20
Flour, meal and powder, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714.
Classification of tapioca flour under HS 1106.20
Tapioca flour is classified under HS code 1106.20, which covers flour, meal, and powder of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 0714. This classification is determined by the botanical origin of the product—the cassava (manioc) root—and the method of processing. Under Chapter 11, products of the milling industry are categorized based on their physical state and the degree of processing. Tapioca flour is produced by grinding the dried roots of the cassava plant into a fine powder. It is distinct from starch because it typically contains more of the fiber and protein of the original root, whereas starch is a more refined carbohydrate extract. To remain in heading 1106, the product must not have been further prepared or processed into a food preparation of Chapter 19. The classification relies on the distinction between a simple milled product and a chemically or physically altered starch.
- Covers
- Cassava flour
- Milled manioc powder
- Ground sago root powder
- Arrowroot flour
- Sweet potato flour
- Also under 1106.20
- Bob's Red Mill Tapioca Flour
- Otto's Naturals Cassava Flour
- Anthony's Organic Arrowroot Powder
- Thai Taste Tapioca Starch
Codes often confused with 1106.20
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 1108.14, which is reserved for tapioca starch. While the terms are often used interchangeably in cooking, customs distinguish them by the manufacturing process: flour is milled root, while starch is extracted through washing and separation. Another misclassification occurs under 1903.00 if the flour has been processed into pearls or flakes. If the flour is packaged as a specific gluten-free baking mix with added leavening agents or flavors, it may move to 1901.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110620 (the code used for tapioca flour), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110620 (the code used for tapioca flour) in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 110620, not only tapioca flour.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $18M 17% of world exports
- 2 Peru* ~$13M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $11M 10% of world exports
World total: $110M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $31M 26% of world imports
- 2 Canada $14M 12% of world imports
- 3 France $8.7M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $120M 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 tapioca flour
Brazil classifies tapioca flour under NCM 1106.20.00: HS 1106.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tapioca flour
What is the HS code for Tapioca flour?
The HS code for Tapioca flour is 110620 (Flour, meal and powder; of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714). The HS code for pure tapioca flour derived from cassava roots is 1106.20.
How do I classify Tapioca flour for customs?
Tapioca flour is classified under HS code 110620 — Flour, meal and powder; of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is tapioca flour the same as tapioca starch in customs?
No, customs distinguishes between the two. Flour (1106.20) is a product of simple milling, while starch (1108.14) is an extracted substance.
Which countries are the top exporters of tapioca flour (HS 110620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110620 (the code used for tapioca flour) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($18M, 17% of world exports), Peru (about $13M) and the United States ($11M). World exports came to about $110M, 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 tapioca flour (HS 110620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110620 (the code used for tapioca flour) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($31M, 26% of world imports), Canada ($14M) and France ($8.7M). World imports came to about $120M, 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 Tapioca flour the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110620 for Tapioca flour 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 tapioca flour in Brazil?
In Brazil, tapioca flour (HS 110620) is classified under NCM 1106.20.00.