Roasted Chicory Root from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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