Dried Ginseng Root Slices
Thinly sliced and sun-dried ginseng roots (Panax spp.) for easier brewing in teas or tinctures, primarily for pharmaceutical use. Slicing does not constitute further manufacturing, so the product remains a dried ginseng root under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the slices are pre-packaged for individual tea servings
Herbal tea in individual bags falls under the sibling item, not this one.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the slices are not mixed with other herbs or sweeteners, which could change classification
• Provide a product specification sheet showing the ginseng species and moisture content
• Be aware that CBSA may request a lab analysis to verify the product is not a medicament
Related Products under Tariff item 1211.20.90
4-Year Cultivated Ginseng Roots Dried
Premium dried roots from 4-year cultivated ginseng, optimal maturity for pharmaceutical ginsenoside extraction. Cultivation and drying do not alter the classification, so these roots fall under this tariff item.
Chilled Cultivated Ginseng Roots
Freshly harvested cultivated ginseng roots stored chilled for preservation, destined for pharmaceutical extraction. Chilling is a preservation method, not a manufacturing process, so the roots remain under this tariff item.
Cultivated American Ginseng Roots Dried
Dried roots of cultivated American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), harvested and processed for use in herbal supplements and traditional medicine. The drying process does not constitute further manufacturing, so it falls under this tariff item.
Cultivated Ginseng Root Segments Dried
Dried segments from main taproots of cultivated ginseng, valued for higher ginsenoside concentration in pharmacy. Cutting the roots into segments does not change the classification, so they remain under this tariff item.
Dried Chinese Ginseng Roots
Dried roots of Panax ginseng, sliced or whole, used in traditional Chinese medicine for energy and immunity. These roots are not further manufactured beyond drying and slicing, and are not prepared as medicaments, so they fall under this tariff item for other ginseng roots.
Dried Cultivated Ginseng Slices
Thinly sliced and dried roots from cultivated ginseng plants, prepared for teas and tinctures in pharmacy. Slicing is a simple preparation that does not remove the product from this heading, so it falls under this tariff item.