HS Code 071440
Taro
Official description: Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets; sago pith : Taro (Colocasia spp.)
Also searched as: taro, taro root, dasheen, eddo
Classification
How 071440 breaks down
Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets; sago pith
Taro (Colocasia spp.)
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 071440?
Buyers sourcing taro from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 071440 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 071440
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 071440 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 0714
Other HS codes under 0714
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets; sago pith". If 071440 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 071440: common questions
What is HS code 071440?
HS code 071440 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets; sago pith : Taro (Colocasia spp.)". The first two digits (07) are the chapter — Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers — and digits 3-4 (0714) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 071440?
Common products classified under 071440 include taro, taro root, dasheen, eddo and similar items matching taro. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 071440?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 071440 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (071440) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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