Roasted Chicory Root

Whole or ground roasted chicory root used as a caffeine-free coffee alternative, brewed like coffee. It falls under HTS 2101.30.00.00 as a roasted coffee substitute, distinct from actual coffee extracts in heading 2101.11.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1212.99Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If unroasted chicory root

Unroasted forms are classified as miscellaneous prepared vegetables under Chapter 12, not roasted substitutes.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 17.5%

If blended with other flavors or additives exceeding basic substitute definition

Heavily flavored or mixed preparations fall into food preparations not elsewhere specified.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify roasting process documentation to confirm it's a coffee substitute, not mixed with coffee (which goes to 0901)

Label as caffeine-free to avoid misclassification

Watch for agricultural entry requirements like phytosanitary certificates