Fresh Chicory Roots for Roasting from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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