U.S. imports of Inulin (HS 110820) totaled $6.3M in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Inulin paid $731K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.55% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Inulin imports of $6.3M in August 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $7.1M.
Last updated: August 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.
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Imports
$6.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$280KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $82.9M of Inulin and exported $5.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 1108
Subheading 110820 · $6.3M of $36.8M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1108200000 | Inulin | $6.3M | 11.55% | 77.63% | $731K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1108200000 | Inulin | $280K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Chile and Mexico together supply 70% of it. China pays 40.1% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
22.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.55% of imports for consumption.