Dried Chufa Sedges (Tigernuts)
Dried tubers from chufa sedge (Cyperus esculentus), used for horchata milk. HTS 1404.90.90 as other vegetable tubers not specified in Chapter 7.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If considered dried nuts
Tigernuts sometimes misclassified as other nuts in Chapter 8.
If dried pulse-like roots
Dried leguminous vegetables and roots in heading 0714.
If prepared or preserved
Prepared fruit/nuts including vegetable tubers go to Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Aflatoxin testing critical for nut-like tubers
• Distinguish from true nuts in Chapter 8
• Roasting process details to avoid food prep classification
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