Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Bulbs, Tubers, Corms, Crowns & Rhizomes; Chicory Plants for Planting (SITC 29261) totaled $27.6M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Bulbs, Tubers, Corms, Crowns & Rhizomes; Chicory Plants for Planting paid $2.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.50% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Bulbs, Tubers, Corms, Crowns & Rhizomes; Chicory Plants for Planting imports of $27.6M in August 2026 ran 88% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14.7M.
Last updated: August 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.
Basic heading 33 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 29261 · $27.6M of $3.8B
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Imports · August 2026
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Netherlands and Peru together supply 77% of it.
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$27.6MYoY · free account
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$151KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $213.1M of Bulbs, Tubers, Corms, Crowns & Rhizomes; Chicory Plants for Planting and exported $12.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.