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HS 1903: Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or in similar forms

General Rate
0%
Sub-codes
1
GST
10%
Chapter
19

HS Codes Under Heading 1903

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
1903-00-00TAPIOCA AND SUBSTITUTES THEREFOR PREPARED FROM STARCH, IN THE FORM OF FLAKES, GRAINS, PEARLS, SIFTINGS OR IN SIMILAR FORMSkg0%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 1903 products:

AgreementTypical RateCountries
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement0%BRN, IDN, KHM, LAO, MMR, MYS, NZL, PHL, SGP, THA, VNM
Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement0%CHL
Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement0%HKG
Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade AgreementexcludedIND
Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement0%NZL
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement0%GBR
Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement0%USA
China-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%CHN
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership0%BRN, CAN, CHL, JPN, MEX, MYS, NZL, PER, SGP, VNM, GBR
Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement0%IDN
Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%KOR
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership0%BRN, CHN, JPN, KHM, KOR, LAO, NZL, SGP, THA, VNM, IDN, PHL, MMR, MYS
Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%SGP
Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%THA
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Classification Guidance

Heading 1903 belongs to Chapter 19 in Section IV (Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco).

View Chapter 19 classification notes
Notes 1. This Chapter does not cover: 2. For the purposes of 1901: 3. 1904 does not cover preparations containing more than 6% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis or completely coated with chocolate or other food preparations containing cocoa of (1806). 4. For the purposes of 1904, "otherwise prepared" means prepared or processed to an extent beyond that provided for in the headings of or Notes to Chapter 10 or 11. Additional Note 1. For the purposes of 1902, "pasta" includes kneaded noodle dough formed into sheets or other specific shapes (for example, rice noodles, wonton skins, Udon noodles and buckwheat noodles), whether or not cooked or stuffed or otherwise prepared.

Important

Rates shown are general (MFN) duty rates. Total landed cost includes GST (10% on CIF + duty), Import Processing Charge ($50-

92), and biosecurity levy ($46.20-$73.56). Goods valued under AUD
,000 may qualify for the Low Value Imported Goods threshold. Use the calculator for a complete breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or in similar forms in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 1903 (Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or in similar forms) is 0%. Preferential rates may be available under 14 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 1903?

There are 1 statistical codes under heading 1903 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

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Other Headings in Chapter 19

1901: Malt extract; food preparation...1902: Pasta, whether or not cooked o...1904: Prepared foods obtained by the...1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits...
Previous Heading
1902
Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared, such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared
Next Heading
1904
Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (except flour, groats and meal), pre-cooked, or otherwise prepared, not elsewhere specified or included