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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unroasted chicory root
Unroasted forms are classified as miscellaneous prepared vegetables under Chapter 12, not roasted substitutes.
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
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