Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved vegetables of various types. This chapter does not include plant products used as feed (such as beet pulp, bagasse, etc.) or grains used as food (Chapter 10). Cassava, as an important root tuber crop, can be used both as food and as an industrial raw material, and is classified in this chapter due to its tuber characteristics. Heading 0714 covers fresh or dried cassava, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried or sliced or pelletised forms. However, it does not include roasted roots or tubers used as coffee substitutes (heading 0901 or 2101) or residues used as feed. The first 2 digits 07 represent Chapter 7 (Edible vegetables, roots and tubers); digits 3-4, 14, represent heading 0714 (Fresh or dried cassava, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers); digits 5-6, 10, represent subheading 071410, specifically referring to fresh or dried cassava. The 5th digit 1 indicates the first subheading under this heading, and the 6th digit 0 is a subdivision identifier with no further classification. Fresh or dried cassava is classified under 071410 because it belongs to edible roots and tubers and has not undergone further processing (such as milling, starch manufacture, etc.). If cassava has been made into starch, it should be classified under 1108; if roasted or used as a coffee substitute, it is classified under 0901 or 2101. Therefore, unprocessed fresh or dried cassava must be classified under this code.
Chapter
Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved vegetables of various types. This chapter does not include plant products used as feed (such as beet pulp, bagasse, etc.) or grains used as food (Chapter 10). Cassava, as an important root tuber crop, can be used both as food and as an industrial raw material, and is classified in this chapter due to its tuber characteristics.
Heading
Heading 0714 covers fresh or dried cassava, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried or sliced or pelletised forms. However, it does not include roasted roots or tubers used as coffee substitutes (heading 0901 or 2101) or residues used as feed.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 07 represent Chapter 7 (Edible vegetables, roots and tubers); digits 3-4, 14, represent heading 0714 (Fresh or dried cassava, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers); digits 5-6, 10, represent subheading 071410, specifically referring to fresh or dried cassava. The 5th digit 1 indicates the first subheading under this heading, and the 6th digit 0 is a subdivision identifier with no further classification.
Classification Basis
Fresh or dried cassava is classified under 071410 because it belongs to edible roots and tubers and has not undergone further processing (such as milling, starch manufacture, etc.). If cassava has been made into starch, it should be classified under 1108; if roasted or used as a coffee substitute, it is classified under 0901 or 2101. Therefore, unprocessed fresh or dried cassava must be classified under this code.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity should indicate fresh cassava or dried cassava, avoiding colloquial names such as manioc, yuca, etc. State: Indicate whether the commodity is fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, and whether it has been peeled, sliced, pelletised or similarly simply processed. Use: Declare the final use of the cassava, such as for food, industrial use (starch, alcohol, etc.) or feed. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None'. Specifications: Declare the specifications of the cassava, such as whole roots, slices, particle size, etc., as well as the packaging method. Origin: Declare the country or region of origin of the cassava, which affects tariffs and trade policy. Composition: Declare the main components, such as starch content, moisture, etc., especially for dried cassava. Product name: Dried cassava chips; State: Dried, peeled and sliced; Use: Industrial use for starch manufacture; Brand: None; Specifications: Slice thickness 5-8mm, moisture ≤14%; Origin: Thailand; Composition: Starch content approximately 75%. Confusing fresh cassava with dried cassava, leading to incorrect coding. Failing to distinguish food use from industrial use, which may affect regulatory conditions. Neglecting brand declaration, leading to customs questioning. Failing to provide starch content, affecting classification and customs valuation. Mistakenly classifying cassava starch under this code.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity should indicate fresh cassava or dried cassava, avoiding colloquial names such as manioc, yuca, etc.
⚠️ Writing only 'cassava' without distinguishing fresh or dried, or mistakenly writing 'cassava starch'.
State
Indicate whether the commodity is fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, and whether it has been peeled, sliced, pelletised or similarly simply processed.
⚠️ Misdeclaring dried cassava chips as fresh cassava, or failing to indicate whether peeled.
Use
Declare the final use of the cassava, such as for food, industrial use (starch, alcohol, etc.) or feed.
⚠️ Writing vaguely 'for food' without distinguishing human consumption from animal feed.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None'.
⚠️ Neglecting brand declaration, or mistakenly treating the place of origin as the brand.
Specifications
Declare the specifications of the cassava, such as whole roots, slices, particle size, etc., as well as the packaging method.
⚠️ Failing to indicate slice thickness or particle size, leading to classification disputes.
Origin
Declare the country or region of origin of the cassava, which affects tariffs and trade policy.
⚠️ Misdeclaring a transit country as the country of origin, or failing to provide a certificate of origin.
Composition
Declare the main components, such as starch content, moisture, etc., especially for dried cassava.
⚠️ Failing to provide starch content, which may affect classification and customs valuation.
Example： Product name: Dried cassava chips; State: Dried, peeled and sliced; Use: Industrial use for starch manufacture; Brand: None; Specifications: Slice thickness 5-8mm, moisture ≤14%; Origin: Thailand; Composition: Starch content approximately 75%.
Common Mistakes：
Confusing fresh cassava with dried cassava, leading to incorrect coding.
Failing to distinguish food use from industrial use, which may affect regulatory conditions.
Neglecting brand declaration, leading to customs questioning.
Failing to provide starch content, affecting classification and customs valuation.
Mistakenly classifying cassava starch under this code.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is whether the commodity is fresh or dried cassava and has not undergone further processing. According to the notes to Chapter 7 of the Import and Export Tariff, cassava, as a root and tuber vegetable, is classified under 0714 in fresh or dried state. If it has been milled, made into starch or similarly processed, it is classified under Chapter 11. At the same time, attention should be paid to whether it has been roasted or used as a coffee substitute, in which case it is classified under other chapters. 071420 Fresh or dried sweet potatoes: Sweet potatoes and cassava both belong to 0714, but the subheading for sweet potatoes is 071420, while that for cassava is 071410. The two are botanically different; sweet potatoes are generally sweeter, while cassava contains cyanogenic glycosides, so they must be distinguished. 110814 Cassava starch: Cassava starch is starch extracted from cassava through processing and is classified under Chapter 11, while fresh or dried cassava is classified under 0714. The key difference lies in whether it has undergone the processing to extract starch. 071490 Other fresh or dried roots and tubers: 071490 includes arrowroot, Jerusalem artichokes, etc. Cassava has a separate subheading 071410, so cassava is not classified under 071490. 090190 Other coffee substitutes: If cassava is roasted and used as a coffee substitute, it is classified under 0901 rather than 0714. The difference lies in whether it has been roasted and its use. 230310 Residues from the manufacture of starch: Residues from cassava starch manufacture are classified under 2303, while fresh or dried cassava is classified under 0714. The difference lies in whether it is a residue. Is it fresh or dried cassava? Has it undergone milling, starch manufacture or similar processing? Has it been roasted or used as a coffee substitute? Is it used for feed? Is it mixed with other roots and tubers?
Basis
The core basis for classification is whether the commodity is fresh or dried cassava and has not undergone further processing. According to the notes to Chapter 7 of the Import and Export Tariff, cassava, as a root and tuber vegetable, is classified under 0714 in fresh or dried state. If it has been milled, made into starch or similarly processed, it is classified under Chapter 11. At the same time, attention should be paid to whether it has been roasted or used as a coffee substitute, in which case it is classified under other chapters.
Confused Codes：
071420 - Fresh or dried sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes and cassava both belong to 0714, but the subheading for sweet potatoes is 071420, while that for cassava is 071410. The two are botanically different; sweet potatoes are generally sweeter, while cassava contains cyanogenic glycosides, so they must be distinguished.
110814 - Cassava starch
Cassava starch is starch extracted from cassava through processing and is classified under Chapter 11, while fresh or dried cassava is classified under 0714. The key difference lies in whether it has undergone the processing to extract starch.
071490 - Other fresh or dried roots and tubers
071490 includes arrowroot, Jerusalem artichokes, etc. Cassava has a separate subheading 071410, so cassava is not classified under 071490.
090190 - Other coffee substitutes
If cassava is roasted and used as a coffee substitute, it is classified under 0901 rather than 0714. The difference lies in whether it has been roasted and its use.
230310 - Residues from the manufacture of starch
Residues from cassava starch manufacture are classified under 2303, while fresh or dried cassava is classified under 0714. The difference lies in whether it is a residue.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it fresh or dried cassava?
✓ Has it undergone milling, starch manufacture or similar processing?
✓ Has it been roasted or used as a coffee substitute?
✓ Is it used for feed?
✓ Is it mixed with other roots and tubers?
❓ FAQ
Are the HS codes for fresh cassava and dried cassava the same? Yes, both fresh and dried cassava are classified under HS code 071410. This subheading covers fresh, chilled, frozen, dried or sliced or pelletised cassava, provided it has not undergone further processing. However, note that if cassava has been roasted or made into starch, it is classified under other codes. What is the HS code for cassava starch? Cassava starch is classified under HS code 110814, belonging to Chapter 11. Its difference from fresh or dried cassava (071410) lies in whether it has undergone the starch extraction process. When declaring, the state and processing method must be clearly specified. How do you distinguish the HS codes for cassava and sweet potatoes? Cassava is classified under 071410, and sweet potatoes under 071420. Although both belong to 0714, they have different subheadings. Sweet potatoes are generally sweeter, while cassava contains cyanogenic glycosides. They must be accurately declared according to the actual goods to avoid confusion. What should be noted when declaring dried cassava chips? When declaring dried cassava chips, it is necessary to indicate the state (dried), whether peeled, slice thickness, use (food or industrial), brand, origin, composition (such as starch content), etc. If slice thickness affects classification, detailed specifications must be provided. If cassava is used for feed, does the HS code change? If fresh or dried cassava is used for feed, it is still classified under 071410, but the use must be indicated in the declaration elements. If the residue from cassava starch manufacture is used as feed, it is classified under 230310. Therefore, use does not affect the code for fresh or dried cassava, but it does affect the classification of residues. If cassava has been frozen, does the HS code change? Frozen cassava is still classified under 071410, because this subheading covers fresh, chilled, frozen and dried cassava. However, if it has undergone other processing before freezing (such as steaming or boiling), it may be classified under Chapter 20. The frozen state must be indicated when declaring. How can I check the import tariff for cassava? The import tariff rate must be determined according to the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. It can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the China Free Trade Area Service Network, or by consulting a customs broker. Note that rates may change, and the latest announcement should prevail. What are the common errors when declaring cassava? Common errors include: confusing fresh cassava with dried cassava, misdeclaring it as cassava starch, failing to indicate the use, neglecting brand declaration, failing to provide starch content, etc. These errors may lead to incorrect classification, customs clearance delays or penalties.
Q: Are the HS codes for fresh cassava and dried cassava the same?
A: Yes, both fresh and dried cassava are classified under HS code 071410. This subheading covers fresh, chilled, frozen, dried or sliced or pelletised cassava, provided it has not undergone further processing. However, note that if cassava has been roasted or made into starch, it is classified under other codes.
Q: What is the HS code for cassava starch?
A: Cassava starch is classified under HS code 110814, belonging to Chapter 11. Its difference from fresh or dried cassava (071410) lies in whether it has undergone the starch extraction process. When declaring, the state and processing method must be clearly specified.
Q: How do you distinguish the HS codes for cassava and sweet potatoes?
A: Cassava is classified under 071410, and sweet potatoes under 071420. Although both belong to 0714, they have different subheadings. Sweet potatoes are generally sweeter, while cassava contains cyanogenic glycosides. They must be accurately declared according to the actual goods to avoid confusion.
Q: What should be noted when declaring dried cassava chips?
A: When declaring dried cassava chips, it is necessary to indicate the state (dried), whether peeled, slice thickness, use (food or industrial), brand, origin, composition (such as starch content), etc. If slice thickness affects classification, detailed specifications must be provided.
Q: If cassava is used for feed, does the HS code change?
A: If fresh or dried cassava is used for feed, it is still classified under 071410, but the use must be indicated in the declaration elements. If the residue from cassava starch manufacture is used as feed, it is classified under 230310. Therefore, use does not affect the code for fresh or dried cassava, but it does affect the classification of residues.
Q: If cassava has been frozen, does the HS code change?
A: Frozen cassava is still classified under 071410, because this subheading covers fresh, chilled, frozen and dried cassava. However, if it has undergone other processing before freezing (such as steaming or boiling), it may be classified under Chapter 20. The frozen state must be indicated when declaring.
Q: How can I check the import tariff for cassava?
A: The import tariff rate must be determined according to the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. It can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the China Free Trade Area Service Network, or by consulting a customs broker. Note that rates may change, and the latest announcement should prevail.
Q: What are the common errors when declaring cassava?
A: Common errors include: confusing fresh cassava with dried cassava, misdeclaring it as cassava starch, failing to indicate the use, neglecting brand declaration, failing to provide starch content, etc. These errors may lead to incorrect classification, customs clearance delays or penalties.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.