Dahlia Inulin Powder from China
Pure inulin powder extracted from dahlia tubers, a fructan polysaccharide used as a dietary fiber supplement. It falls under HTS 1108.20.00.00 as inulin, distinct from starches, meeting chapter criteria for plant-derived prebiotic fibers. Typically sold in bulk for food manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify purity via certificate of analysis to confirm >95% inulin content, avoiding reclassification as starch under 1108.12
• Provide botanical origin documentation (e.g
• dahlia tubers) to distinguish from chicory inulin if questioned by CBP
• Label as 'food grade' with FDA prior notice; common pitfall is missing ash/starch tests per Chapter 11 notes