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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen vegetables not specified elsewhere
Frozen vegetables generally under Chapter 7, but chicory roots specifically retained in 1212.
If dried after freezing
Dried leguminous vegetables shift to 0713 if not fitting Chapter 12 specifications.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prove integrity from harvest to import
• FDA prior notice required for frozen foods; specify unroasted chicory roots
• Check for blanching; frozen blanched roots risk reclassification as Chapter 7 vegetables
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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.
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.
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.
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.