Dahlia Inulin Powder from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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