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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed for medicinal rather than food use
Medicinal plant parts go to 1211, but food-use chicory roots excluded by chapter notes.
If used as fertilizer component
Algal or seaweed fertilizers excluded from 1212 and placed in Chapter 31 per notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide USDA organic equivalence certificates for non-US origin to claim organic status
• Segregate shipments to prevent cross-contamination with non-organic or roasted goods
• Declare exact varietal origin to match subheading's Cichorium intybus sativum requirement
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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.
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.