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Jerusalem Artichoke Inulin Powder

Inulin powder from topinambur (Jerusalem artichoke) tubers, valued for its high oligofructose content in functional foods. HTS 1108.20.00.00 applies as pure inulin from non-cereal botanical sources, compliant with starch/ash thresholds in Chapter 11 notes. Used in baking for fiber enrichment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	2.6%	+37.5%	40.1%
🇲🇽Mexico	2.6%	+10.0%	12.6%
🇨🇦Canada	2.6%	+10.0%	12.6%
🇩🇪Germany	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇯🇵Japan	Free	+12.5%	12.5%

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AM7
USDA AMS · May be required
USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required
Licenses & permits (2)
NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source
FD3
FDA · May be required
Food and Drug Administration
FDA prior notice data may be required 801(m)
Licenses & permits (3)
FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

Alternative Classifications

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

0714.90Lower: 20.8% vs 40.1%

If for frozen or dried whole tubers without extraction

Unprocessed Jerusalem artichoke tubers are roots/tubers of 07.14, not extracted inulin.

1302.19Lower: 12.5% vs 40.1%

If sold as crude plant extractives

Vegetable saps/resins like basic inulin extracts fall in 1302 before full purification.

3003.90.01Lower: Free vs 40.1%

If incorporated into medicaments for blood sugar control

Inulin in pharmaceutical doses becomes medicaments of Chapter 30 per exclusion (e).

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document extraction method (hot water vs. enzymatic) to confirm non-starch origin

• Test for inulin polymerization degree (DP >10) to differentiate from shorter-chain fructooligosaccharides

• Bulk import only; retail-packed versions risk 21.06 reclassification as supplements

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Organic Chicory Inulin Granules

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