1212.94.00.00 - Chicory roots

This HTS classification, 1212.94.00.00, specifically covers chicory roots that are not roasted. These roots are of a variety (Cichorium intybus sativum) primarily used for human consumption, such as in the production of coffee substitutes or as a culinary ingredient. The classification falls under the broader heading for miscellaneous vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included, which are fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. While both 1212.91.00.00 (Sugar beet), 1212.92.00.00 (Locust beans), and 1212.93.00.00 (Sugar cane) fall under the same parent heading, they represent distinct agricultural products with different botanical origins and primary uses. This entry for chicory roots specifically isolates this particular vegetable product, differentiating it from other items within the "Other" category that might be used for industrial purposes or as fodder.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 1212.94.00.00. Therefore, classification decisions at this level will rely on ensuring the imported product is indeed chicory roots of the specified variety and form (fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, and unroasted), and not a processed product or a different type of chicory. Examples of correctly classified goods include dried, ground chicory roots intended for brewing as a coffee alternative.