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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chocolate-flavored or coated
Cocoa preparations include chocolate substitutes with added flavors.
If preserved fruits/nuts
Prepared carob as fruit/nut mix falls under Chapter 20.
If made into sweet biscuits
Incorporated into bakery products shifts to Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Describe roasting process minimally to stay within raw vegetable product scope
• FDA registration and prior notice mandatory for snack imports
• Avoid sweet coatings that could reclassify as Chapter 18 or 20
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 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.
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.
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.