Jerusalem Artichoke Inulin Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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