Dahlia Inulin Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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