Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch; in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar forms
In plain English
This category covers food preparations made from starch, specifically tapioca and its substitutes. These items are processed into shapes such as flakes, grains, pearls, siftings, or similar forms. The classification groups all these starch-based preparations together under a single entry without further division.
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Food preparations; tapioca and substitutes thereof, prepared from starch in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar
Chapter 19 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Granola / muesli mixes vs. corn flakes — 1904.10 (puffed/roasted cereal) vs. 1904.20 (other prepared cereal foods).
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 19
- 1901 — Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa…
- 1902 — Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, …
- 1904 — Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal prod…
- 1905 — Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not co…