HTS US: 1106.XX.XXXX
Description
Heading 1106 encompasses flour, meal, and powder made from specific dried vegetable sources and certain fruit products. These include:
- Dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713: These are pulses such as dried peas, beans, lentils, and similar items processed into flour or meal.
- Sago or roots and tubers of heading 0714: This includes starch-rich roots and tubers such as cassava, water chestnuts, and other edible starchy vegetables.
- Products of Chapter 8: Certain fruit products, especially banana and plantain, when processed into flour or powder form.
The products under this heading are primarily used in food preparation, baking, or as industrial ingredients.
Code Hierarchy
- Section II: Vegetable Products (Chapters 06-14)
- Chapter 11: Products of the Milling Industry; Malt; Starches; Inulin; Wheat Gluten
- Heading 1106: Flour, meal, and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 0714 or of the products of chapter 8.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
1106.XX.XXXX– Further specifies the exact source and type of flour or meal.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The heading 1106 is subdivided to identify the origin of the flour or meal more precisely. Below is a detailed classification with corresponding HTS codes and descriptions:
| HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1106.10.00.00 | Of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713 | Flour or meal made from dried pulses like peas, lentils, beans. |
| 1106.20 | Of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 0714: | Starch or flour derived from sago or edible roots and tubers. |
1106.20.10.00 |
Of Chinese water chestnuts | Specifically flour or powder made from Chinese water chestnuts, valued for its unique texture in cooking. |
1106.20.90.00 |
Other | Includes flour or meal from other sago, roots, or tubers not specifically identified. |
| 1106.30 | Of the products of chapter 8: | Flour or meal from certain fruit products. |
1106.30.20.00 |
Banana and plantain | Flour or powder produced from bananas and plantains, often used in baking or as gluten-free alternatives. |
1106.30.40.00 |
Other | Flour or meal from other fruit products classified under Chapter 8 but not banana or plantain. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:
- Flour or meal from cereals: Those are classified under other headings such as 1101 to 1105.
- Unprocessed dried leguminous vegetables, roots, tubers, or fruits: These are classified under Chapters 7 or 8 before processing.
- Prepared or preserved food products: These fall under different chapters depending on their preparation method.
Notes
- Import Regulations: Flour and meal products may be subject to food safety regulations enforced by agencies such as the FDA in the United States to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates vary depending on the exact subheading. Some products may have preferential treatment under trade agreements.
- Labeling Requirements: Proper labeling of the source and type of flour is essential for customs and consumer information.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of banana flour used for baking.US HTS Code:
1106.30.20.00(Flour of banana and plantain)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Refer to current USHTS (may be duty-free or subject to minimal duty)
Additional Requirements: Compliance with FDA food import regulations, proper labeling, and certification if required.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 0713: Dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, whether or not skinned or split.
- HTS 0714: Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes, and similar roots and tubers with high starch content.
- HTS Chapter 8: Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons.
- HTS 1101-1105: Flours and meals of cereals and cereal products.
