1903.00.20.00 - Of arrowroot, cassava or sago

This HTS classification covers tapioca and substitutes prepared from starch, specifically in forms such as flakes, grains, pearls, or siftings. These products are derived from raw materials like arrowroot, cassava, or sago and are intended for consumption as food preparations or ingredients. The key characteristic is their processed form, moving beyond raw starch to a more ready-to-use state for culinary applications.

Within the broader category of "Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch," this specific subheading, 1903.00.20.00, is distinguished by its explicit mention of arrowroot, cassava, or sago as the source materials. The sibling category, 1903.00.40.00, "Other," would encompass tapioca and starch-based substitutes in similar processed forms but derived from different starches or not specifically identified with the listed origins.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this heading is determined by the form (flakes, grains, pearls, siftings, or similar) and the origin of the starch, which must be arrowroot, cassava, or sago. This ensures precise identification of these specific tapioca-based preparations within international trade.