Dried Lotus Root Powder
Powder made from dried and ground lotus roots (Nelumbo nucifera), used as a thickening agent in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine. Classified under HTS 1404.90.90 as a vegetable product derived from roots, not elsewhere specified in Chapter 14, and not fitting into food preparation headings of other chapters.
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 roots are dried but remain whole or sliced for direct consumption
Dried roots prepared for culinary use as vegetables fall under heading 0714 for dried leguminous vegetables and similar.
If finely milled and mixed with additives for food use
Products with significant processing or additives become miscellaneous edible preparations in Chapter 21.
If used primarily as plants for perfumery or pharmacy
Medicinal or aromatic plants and their extracts are classified in heading 1211.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify botanical origin with certificates of analysis to confirm classification as a raw vegetable product rather than a processed food
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates for dried plant materials to avoid quarantine issues at customs
• Label accurately to prevent misclassification into Chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations)
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