Fresh Chicory Roots for Roasting
Freshly harvested chicory roots (Cichorium intybus sativum) intended for drying and roasting into coffee alternatives. Falls under HTS 1212.94.00.00 as fresh chicory roots primarily for human consumption, explicitly covered in the subheading.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If considered fresh vegetables for immediate consumption
Fresh salad chicory (endive) falls under Chapter 7, but roots for processing stay in Chapter 12.
If from plants listed in heading 1211 notes
Certain medicinal plants go to 1211, but chicory roots are specifically excluded and placed here.
If used as oilcake after extraction
Post-extraction residues become animal feed under heading 2306, per chapter exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests, as fresh roots face strict agricultural import rules
• Label shipments clearly as 'unroasted chicory roots for food use' to prevent confusion with roasted products
• Ensure compliance with FDA food safety standards for fresh produce entering for human consumption
Related Products under HTS 1212.94.00.00
Dried Unroasted Chicory Roots
Dried roots of Cichorium intybus sativum, commonly known as chicory roots, harvested and dried for use in food production. Classified under HTS 1212.94.00.00 as unroasted chicory roots of a kind used primarily for human consumption, fitting the chapter's scope for vegetable products not elsewhere specified.
Chopped Dried Chicory Roots
Dried chicory roots chopped into smaller pieces for easier processing into beverages or supplements. HTS 1212.94.00.00 covers ground or not ground chicory roots for human consumption, including this minimally processed form.
Organic Unroasted Chicory Root Segments
Certified organic chicory root segments, unroasted and suitable for health food applications. Classified in HTS 1212.94.00.00 for unroasted chicory roots (Cichorium intybus sativum) used primarily for human consumption.
Frozen Chicory Roots
Chicory roots frozen shortly after harvest to preserve quality for later processing into food products. HTS 1212.94.00.00 explicitly includes frozen forms of chicory roots for human consumption.
Ground Unroasted Chicory Roots
Coarsely ground unroasted chicory roots ready for infusion or further processing. Covered by HTS 1212.94.00.00 as 'whether or not ground' for human consumption purposes.
Chicory Root Pieces for Tea Blends
Cut and dried chicory root pieces specifically packaged for herbal tea production. HTS 1212.94.00.00 applies to such products primarily for human consumption.