Carob Powder
Finely ground powder from dried carob pods, serving as a caffeine-free chocolate substitute in baking and beverages. Falls under HTS 1212.92.00.00 as locust beans (carob), whether or not ground, primarily for human consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If flavored or sweetened food preparations
Sugar confectionery or flavored carob mixes become preparations of heading 2106.
If heavily processed into flour-like meal
Defatted or refatted flours of other products may fall under heading 1106 if not primarily carob.
If dried legumes rather than carob
Dried leguminous vegetables are classified in Chapter 7, excluding carob specifics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide mill certificates showing grind size and purity to avoid reclassification as flour under Chapter 11
• Label as 'carob powder for human consumption' to distinguish from industrial extracts
• Comply with country-specific additive regulations if blended
Related Products under HTS 1212.92.00.00
Dried Carob Pods
Whole or coarsely broken dried pods from the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), used primarily for human consumption as a natural sweetener or in baking. Classified under HTS 1212.92.00.00 as locust beans (carob) in their dried form, not ground, fitting the category of vegetable products used for human consumption.
Carob Flour
Milled flour derived from roasted and ground carob pods, used in gluten-free baking and as a thickener. HTS 1212.92.00.00 covers locust beans whether or not ground, as a vegetable product for human consumption, distinct from cereal flours.
Whole Carob Kernels
Intact or split kernels from carob pods, dried for use in snacks, syrups, or supplements. Classified in HTS 1212.92.00.00 as locust beans, a key ingredient for human food products not elsewhere specified.
Organic Dried Carob Pods
Certified organic dried carob pods, free from pesticides, used for health foods and natural sweeteners. HTS 1212.92.00.00 applies to locust beans in dried form for human consumption, regardless of organic status.
Roasted Carob Chips
Chips from roasted carob pods, used as a snack or baking chip alternative to chocolate. Remains under HTS 1212.92.00.00 as locust beans, processed but not to confectionery level, for primary human consumption.
Carob Gum Base
Partially processed locust bean gum extracted from carob seeds, used as a thickener in foods. Classifies under HTS 1212.92.00.00 as locust beans before full extraction into Chapter 13 gums.