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U.S. imports of inulin (HS 110820) totaled $6.7M in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Inulin paid $623K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $5.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Inulin imports of $6.7M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataInulin is a naturally occurring fructan polysaccharide extracted primarily from chicory root, agave, or Jerusalem artichoke, and functions as a prebiotic dietary fiber and fat replacer in functional food and nutraceutical applications. Chile and Mexico are the leading US suppliers — Chile's supply is largely agave-derived inulin, while Belgium and the Netherlands contribute chicory-root-based product from established European processing facilities. All imports enter under a single tariff line (1108200000), and food-grade shipments are subject to FDA Prior Notice and facility registration. Degree of polymerization (DP) and chain-length distribution are the key specifications that determine functional performance in food formulations.
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No — inulin from any botanical source classifies under 1108200000 regardless of whether it is derived from chicory root, agave, Jerusalem artichoke, or another plant. However, the botanical source does affect the degree of polymerization and functional properties, which matter for food-label claims and customer specifications. Importers should confirm the source and DP profile in the supplier's certificate of analysis.
FDA has recognized certain inulins as dietary fiber for Nutrition Facts labeling purposes, but the specific chain-length profile must meet FDA's criteria. Importers supplying food manufacturers should verify that the product's DP profile aligns with FDA's dietary fiber definition and obtain supporting technical documentation from the supplier. A licensed customs broker or regulatory consultant can help navigate both admissibility and downstream labeling compliance.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHILE | $2.4M | -- | -$2.4M |
| MEXICO | $1.6M | $97K | -$1.5M |
| NETHERLANDS | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| BELGIUM | $859K | $92K | -$767K |
| CANADA | -- | $324K | +$324K |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1108200000 | INULIN | $6.7M | 12.23% | $623K |
INULIN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1108200000 | INULIN | $568K |
INULIN
163.0K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $4.0M | $127K | -$3.9M |
| California | $1.2M | $119K | -$1.1M |
| Illinois | $483K | $135K | -$348K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.7M | -- | -$2.7M |
| LAREDO, TX | $1.6M | $97K | -$1.5M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $1.0M | $46K | -$970K |