Product classification

HS code for Roasted chicory: 2101.30

Chicory, roasted and other roasted coffee substitutes, extracts, essences and concentrates thereof.

Classification of roasted chicory under HS 2101.30

Roasted chicory is classified under HS code 2101.30, which specifically covers roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, as well as their extracts, essences, and concentrates. This classification is part of Chapter 21, which deals with miscellaneous edible preparations. The process of roasting transforms the raw chicory root into a product used primarily as a coffee additive or substitute, moving it away from its original botanical classification in Chapter 12. According to the Harmonized System's Explanatory Notes, once the chicory root has undergone roasting, it is no longer considered a simple vegetable product but a prepared food ingredient. This distinction is crucial for customs valuation and regulatory compliance, as roasted products are subject to different trade rules than fresh or dried roots. The classification remains the same whether the roasted chicory is in its whole form, ground, or processed into a concentrated liquid extract.

Covers
  • Roasted chicory root
  • Ground roasted chicory
  • Chicory-based coffee substitutes
  • Liquid chicory extracts
  • Instant chicory powder
Also under 2101.30
  • Inka Instant Cereal Beverage
  • Leroux Chicory
  • Caf-Lib Instant Grain Beverage
  • Teeccino Herbal Coffee

Codes often confused with 2101.30

Common mistake. Roasted chicory is often misclassified under HS code 1212.91, which is reserved for chicory roots in their fresh, chilled, or dried (but not roasted) state. It may also be confused with 0712.90 for dried vegetables. However, once the thermal roasting process is applied, the product must be moved to 2101.30.

1212.91Sugar beet; fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground0712.90Vegetables; mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 0712, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried

Top exporters and importers of HS 210130 (the code used for roasted chicory), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 210130 (the code used for roasted chicory) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.9% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 210130, not only roasted chicory.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 India $50M
  2. 2 Poland $39M
  3. 3 Portugal $27M

World total: $234M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $23M
  2. 2 Russia* ~$22M
  3. 3 France $16M

World total: $231M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for roasted chicory

Brazil classifies roasted chicory under NCM 2101.30.00: HS 2101.30 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about roasted chicory

What is the HS code for Roasted chicory?

The HS code for Roasted chicory is 210130 (Chicory, roasted and other roasted coffee substitutes; extracts, essences and concentrates thereof). The HS code for roasted chicory and its extracts is 2101.30.

How do I classify Roasted chicory for customs?

Roasted chicory is classified under HS code 210130 — Chicory, roasted and other roasted coffee substitutes; extracts, essences and concentrates thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is fresh chicory root classified under the same code?

No, fresh or dried (unroasted) chicory root is classified under HS code 1212.91.

Which countries are the top exporters of roasted chicory (HS 210130)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 210130 (the code used for roasted chicory) in UN Comtrade data were India ($50M, 21% of world exports), Poland ($39M) and Portugal ($27M). World exports came to about $234M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of roasted chicory (HS 210130)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 210130 (the code used for roasted chicory) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($23M, 9.9% of world imports), Russia (about $22M) and France ($16M). World imports came to about $231M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Is the HS code for Roasted chicory the same in all countries?

The base HS code 210130 for Roasted chicory is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for roasted chicory in Brazil?

In Brazil, roasted chicory (HS 210130) is classified under NCM 2101.30.00.