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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of bulbs, tubers, corms, crowns & rhizomes; chicory plants for planting (SITC 29261) totaled $9.2M in April 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Bulbs, Tubers, Corms, Crowns & Rhizomes; Chicory Plants for Planting paid $556K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $4.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Bulbs, Tubers, Corms, Crowns & Rhizomes; Chicory Plants for Planting imports of $9.2M in April 2026 ran 47% below the year-to-date monthly average of $17.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDormant or actively growing geophytes — including tulip bulbs, dahlia tubers, canna rhizomes, and chicory crowns destined for planting — enter the US under USDA APHIS phytosanitary oversight, which screens for soil-borne pests and regulated pathogens that can accompany underground plant structures. The heading's scope extends to chicory plants and roots not elsewhere specified when their primary use is propagation rather than consumption. Because many ornamental bulb varieties are sourced from a narrow set of producing regions, importers should monitor APHIS quarantine pest lists that can restrict specific genera at short notice. Admissibility and classification are complex; consult a licensed customs broker or USDA APHIS before importing.
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Yes — dormant bulbs and those actively in growth or flower may face different inspection protocols under APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine rules. Bulbs in growth carry a higher risk of harboring soil and pest material, and APHIS may require additional treatment or certification. Shippers should confirm the physiological state of the material on the phytosanitary certificate.
It can. Chicory roots destined for food processing or inulin extraction are classified elsewhere, while chicory plants and roots primarily intended for planting fall here. The declared end-use and accompanying documentation are key to correct classification; a customs broker familiar with agricultural commodities can help resolve borderline cases.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $4.4M | $1.9M | -$2.5M |
| NETHERLANDS | $4.1M | $58K | -$4.1M |
| THAILAND | $273K | -- | -$273K |
| JORDAN | -- | $200K | +$200K |
| MEXICO | $111K | $35K | -$77K |
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