Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch; in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar forms

HS v2022 Code: 1903

About tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch; in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar forms

HS code 1903 covers tapioca and its substitutes, which are important starch-based products used in a wide range of food and industrial applications. Tapioca is derived from the cassava plant, a major crop in many tropical regions, and its versatility has made it a globally traded commodity. This industry plays a significant role in the global food and agricultural supply chains, providing a cost-effective and versatile ingredient for manufacturers and consumers alike.

Production process

The production of tapioca and its substitutes involves several key steps. First, the cassava roots are harvested, peeled, and washed. The starch is then extracted from the roots, often through a process of grating, pressing, and drying. The extracted starch is then further processed into various forms, such as flakes, pearls, or granules, through techniques like extrusion, drying, and sifting. These processing methods help to create the desired textures and properties required for different applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the tapioca and starch substitutes industry include the cassava roots, which serve as the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry requires various processing equipment, such as graters, presses, dryers, and extruders, as well as energy sources and water for the production process. Skilled labor, particularly in the areas of starch extraction and product formulation, is also an important input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the tapioca and starch substitutes industry are the various forms of tapioca and starch-based products, such as flakes, pearls, and granules. These outputs are then used as ingredients in a wide range of food products, including 1901 Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale, 1902 Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed, and 1904 Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products. The industry also produces outputs that are used in non-food applications, such as 3505 Dextrins and other modified starches, which are used in the textile, paper, and adhesive industries.

Family tree for tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch; in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar forms

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/19'>19: Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1903'>1903: Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch; in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar forms</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1901'>1901: Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1902'>1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1904'>1904: Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (not flour and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1905'>1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products</a>"]

    B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/190300'>190300: Food preparations; tapioca and substitutes thereof, prepared from starch in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar</a>"]


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