Product classification
HS code for Tapioca starch: 1108.14
Starch, manioc (cassava).
Classification of tapioca starch under HS 1108.14
Tapioca starch is classified under HS code 1108.14. This code is part of the heading for starches and inulin, with the sub-heading .14 specifically designated for manioc (cassava) starch. Starch is distinguished from flour by the extraction process; it is produced by rasping the cassava roots, washing the pulp to release the starch granules, and then separating the starch from the fiber and juice through sedimentation or centrifugation. The resulting product is a highly refined white powder consisting almost entirely of carbohydrates. In the Harmonized System, starches are classified according to their botanical source. Because tapioca starch is derived from the Manihot esculenta plant, it is categorized under the manioc sub-heading. This classification applies to native starch that has not been chemically modified beyond the limits allowed in Chapter 11.
- Covers
- Native tapioca starch
- Unmodified cassava starch
- Manioc starch powder
- Industrial grade tapioca starch
- Food grade tapioca starch (unmodified)
- 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. Tapioca starch is frequently confused with tapioca flour (1106.20). The distinction lies in the purity and the process: starch is an extract, while flour is the whole root ground. Another significant misclassification involves modified starches. If the starch has been etherified, esterified, or oxidized, it may be classified under 3505.10 (dextrins and other modified starches). If the starch has been heat-treated to form pearls, it moves to 1903.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110814 (the code used for tapioca starch), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110814 (the code used for tapioca 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 tapioca starch.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $1.2B 45% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$964M 38% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Laos* ~$242M 9.5% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.9B 71% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$107M 4.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Malaysia $104M 3.9% of world imports
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 tapioca starch
Brazil classifies tapioca 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 tapioca starch
What is the HS code for Tapioca starch?
The HS code for Tapioca starch is 110814 (Starch; manioc (cassava)). The HS code for native, unmodified tapioca starch is 1108.14.
How do I classify Tapioca starch for customs?
Tapioca starch is classified under HS code 110814 — Starch; manioc (cassava). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is modified tapioca starch classified here?
Generally, no. If the starch is chemically modified, it is usually classified under HS code 3505.10, though slight physical modifications may sometimes remain in 1108.
Which countries are the top exporters of tapioca starch (HS 110814)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110814 (the code used for tapioca 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 tapioca starch (HS 110814)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110814 (the code used for tapioca 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 Tapioca starch the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110814 for Tapioca 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 tapioca starch in Brazil?
In Brazil, tapioca starch (HS 110814) is classified under NCM 1108.14.00.