Chicory Plants for Forcing

Live chicory plants (Cichorium intybus) and roots in growth for ornamental forcing or planting. HTS 0601.20.90.00 includes these nursery-supplied plants excluding heading 1212 roots.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.4%+17.5%18.9%
🇲🇽Mexico1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇨🇦Canada1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇩🇪Germany1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇯🇵Japan1.4%+10.0%11.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1212.21.00Higher: 35% vs 18.9%

If roots solely for industrial chicory extraction

Chapter notes exclude such roots from 0601 to heading 1212.

0601.20.10Lower: 17.5% vs 18.9%

If specifically titled chicory subheading applies

Dedicated chicory provisions precede 'other' classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish from food chicory roots via invoices specifying ornamental end use

Obtain EU plant passports if from Europe for seamless re-export

Monitor for weevils, a common quarantine pest in chicory imports