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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled witloof chicory (HS 070521) totaled $137K in July 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Witloof Chicory paid $13K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $126K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Witloof Chicory imports of $137K in July 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $169K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataWitloof chicory — the pale, tightly furled Belgian endive grown by forcing blanched chicons from chicory roots — is classified separately from all other chicory varieties under a single 10-digit line (0705210000), reflecting its distinct production method and culinary identity. Guatemala leads US imports of this specialty vegetable, followed by Belgium and the Netherlands, the traditional European centers of witloof forcing. Cold-chain integrity is critical given the product's sensitivity to light exposure, which causes greening and bitterness. FDA admissibility review applies at the port of entry for fresh produce.
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27 shipments/mo
Witloof chicory (Belgian endive) is produced by a two-stage forcing process that blanches the chicon in darkness, yielding a compact, pale head. This specific variety and production method place it under heading 070521, separate from radicchio, curly endive, and other chicory types classified under 070529. If a shipment contains mixed chicory types, each variety must be assessed individually.
Guatemala's cool highland climate allows year-round production of witloof chicory at competitive cost, making it a primary off-season alternative to European sources. Belgium and the Netherlands remain significant suppliers given their long expertise in the forcing technique, but proximity and lower freight costs give Guatemalan growers an advantage for much of the US market calendar.
HSChapter 07
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 0705
Subheading 070521 · $137K of $33.5M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0705210000 | Witloof Chicory, Fresh or Chilled | $137K | 9.21% | 91.83% | $13K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0705210000 | Witloof Chicory, Fresh or Chilled | $21K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$137KYoY · Pro
Exports
$21KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Guatemala and Belgium together supply 89% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
8.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.21%.