Safeguard duty on Tapioca starch imposes graduated import duties over a three-year period with developing-country exemptions. Imposition of a safeguard duty on Tapioca Starch (heading 1108) following findings of serious injury to domestic producers: ad valorem rates of 33% for the first year, 23% for the second year, and 13% for the third year, applying to specified twelve-month periods starting 2nd May, 2005. Imports from countries designated as developing under the statute are exempt, except Thailand and Vietnam remain subject to the duty.