Dried Sugar Beet Root Slices
Thinly sliced and dried roots of the sugar beet plant, used as a natural sweetener or in herbal teas. This is a dried form of sugar beet for human consumption, not for industrial sugar production.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the slices are marketed primarily for herbal tea or medicinal use
Plants and parts of plants used primarily in pharmacy or for infusions fall under heading 12.11.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Label the product clearly as dried sugar beet for food use, and avoid claims of medicinal properties that could trigger Chapter 30 classification
• Keep packaging sealed to maintain quality and prevent contamination during transit
Related Products under Tariff item 1212.91.00
Chilled Sugar Beet for Juicing
Chilled whole sugar beet roots (Beta vulgaris) that have been harvested and refrigerated for fresh juicing. They retain their natural sweetness and nutrients and are intended for direct human consumption as a beverage ingredient.
Dehydrated Sugar Beet Granules
Dehydrated sugar beet granules made by drying and granulating sugar beet roots for quick reconstitution in beverages or cooking. The product is a dried form of sugar beet intended for human food use, not for sugar extraction.
Dried Sugar Beet Chips
Dried sugar beet chips made from sliced and dehydrated sugar beet roots, ready to eat as a snack. These chips are a dried form of sugar beet for direct human consumption, distinct from raw or fresh beets.
Fresh Peeled Sugar Beet
Fresh peeled sugar beet roots that are ready for immediate consumption or minimal preparation. The peeling does not alter the essential character of the fresh vegetable, which remains classified as fresh sugar beet.
Fresh Sugar Beet Roots
Harvested fresh sugar beet roots sold whole for direct human consumption in salads, juices, or as a vegetable. These are fresh sugar beets intended for food use, not for sugar extraction.
Frozen Sugar Beet Chunks
Frozen sugar beet chunks that are frozen shortly after harvest to retain freshness and natural sweetness for use in smoothies or cooking. This is a frozen form of sugar beet for human consumption.