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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled witloof chicory (HS 070521) totaled $155K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Witloof Chicory paid $15K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $146K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Witloof Chicory imports of $155K in April 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $182K.
Last updated: April 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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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.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0705210000 | WITLOOF CHICORY, FRESH OR CHILLED | $155K | 10.05% | $15K |
WITLOOF CHICORY, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0705210000 | WITLOOF CHICORY, FRESH OR CHILLED | $23K |
WITLOOF CHICORY, FRESH OR CHILLED
4.5K kg
TOMATOES, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 070200
FRUITS OF GENUS CAPSICUM OR PIMENTA, FRESH/CHILLED
HS 070960
CUCUMBERS AND GHERKINS, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 070700
VEGETABLES, NESOI RAW/COOKED BY BOILING, FROZEN
HS 071080
EDIBLE BRASSICAS (CABBAGES ETC) NESOI, FR OR CHILL
HS 070490
LETTUCE, EXCEPT HEAD LETTUCE, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 070519
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $64K | -- | -$64K |
| New York | $56K | -- | -$56K |
| Pennsylvania | $16K | -- | -$16K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTER, PA | $72K | -- | -$72K |
| MIAMI, FL | $35K | -- | -$35K |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | $29K | -- | -$29K |