Product classification
HS code for Taro: 0714.40
Vegetable roots and tubers, taro (Colocasia spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets.
Classification of taro under HS 0714.40
Taro (Colocasia spp.) is classified under HS code 0714.40. This classification is part of Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0714 specifically includes manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes, and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content. Taro is categorized here whether it is presented in a fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried state. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the taro has been sliced or processed into the form of pellets, provided it has not been further prepared or preserved by processes like cooking or sweetening. The high starch content of the Colocasia genus is the defining characteristic that places it within this specific subheading. Customs authorities use this code to track the trade of this staple root crop, ensuring it is distinguished from other starchy tubers like potatoes or yams which have their own dedicated headings within the same chapter.
- Covers
- Fresh taro corms (Colocasia esculenta)
- Chilled taro roots for retail sale
- Frozen sliced taro for industrial food processing
- Dried taro pieces (unsweetened)
- Taro pellets used for animal feed or further processing
- Also under 0714.40
- Goya Malanga Lila (Taro)
- various local market taro
- frozen taro for bubble tea
- Frito-Lay Taro Chips
Codes often confused with 0714.40
Common mistake. Taro is sometimes misclassified under HS code 0701.90, which is reserved for potatoes, or HS code 0714.20, which is specific to sweet potatoes. While these are all starchy tubers, the botanical genus Colocasia is the deciding factor for 0714.40. Additionally, if taro is prepared, such as being cooked, canned in syrup, or made into sweetened chips, it must be classified under Chapter 20 (specifically HS 2008.99) rather than Chapter 7.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071440 (the code used for taro), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071440 (the code used for taro) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 36% 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 071440, not only taro.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $69M 37% of world exports
- 2 Ecuador $36M 20% of world exports
- 3 Costa Rica* ~$18M 9.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $185M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $77M 36% of world imports
- 2 Japan $54M 26% of world imports
- 3 New Zealand $14M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $211M 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 taro
Brazil classifies taro under NCM 0714.40.00: HS 0714.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about taro
What is the HS code for Taro?
The HS code for Taro is 071440 (Vegetable roots and tubers; taro (Colocasia spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets). The HS code for taro (Colocasia spp.), whether fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, is 0714.40.
How do I classify Taro for customs?
Taro is classified under HS code 071440 — Vegetable roots and tubers; taro (Colocasia spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include taro flour?
No, taro flour is generally classified under HS code 1106.20, which covers flour, meal, and powder of the sago or of roots or tubers of heading 0714.
Which countries are the top exporters of taro (HS 071440)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071440 (the code used for taro) in UN Comtrade data were China ($69M, 37% of world exports), Ecuador ($36M) and Costa Rica (about $18M). World exports came to about $185M, 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 taro (HS 071440)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071440 (the code used for taro) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($77M, 36% of world imports), Japan ($54M) and New Zealand ($14M). World imports came to about $211M, 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 Taro the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071440 for Taro 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 taro in Brazil?
In Brazil, taro (HS 071440) is classified under NCM 0714.40.00.