Manioc (cassava)

Manioc (cassava) This subheading includes: 1. the tuberous roots of manioc, of which there are two main varieties (Manihot utilissima and Manihot aipi); the roots are arranged like the spokes of a wheel; their weight on harvesting can vary from 500 g to 3 kg or more; 2. pellets made from agglomerated fragments of manioc roots or agglomerated flour or meal of the roots (see the HS Explanatory Note to heading 0714 , second paragraph). Sweet potatoes Sweet potatoes are tubers with flesh which is white, yellow or red depending on variety and come from a herbaceous climbing plant (Ipomea batatas).

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 The term ‘in the form of pellets’ is defined in note 1 to this section. ►M36 Heat treatment with the aim of reducing microorganisms (e.g. with hot steam) on the product surface is allowed for the dried products of this heading, provided that the products retain the character of dried roots and tubers, not further prepared than by the methods allowed for in this heading. ◄