Chicory Root Inulin Extract from China
Chicory root inulin extract is a high-purity soluble fiber isolated from chicory roots, used in low-calorie sweeteners and gut health products. It is classified under tariff item 1108.20.00 as inulin, meeting the definition of a fructan polysaccharide. The product is not roasted or prepared as a coffee substitute, so it remains in Chapter 11.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify the inulin is not roasted or processed as a coffee substitute, which would shift classification to Chapter 9 or 21
• Include documentation on extraction and purity to distinguish from chicory flour
• For packages under 1 kg, include packaging weight in the duty calculation