Fresh Wild American Ginseng Whole Roots from Japan
Intact fresh roots of wild American ginseng, hand-dug from Appalachian forests, used fresh in tinctures and pharmacy. Minimal processing preserves natural state, and the product is a fresh plant part of a kind used primarily in pharmacy, falling under tariff item 1211.20.90.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the roots are free of soil and pests to meet CFIA phytosanitary requirements; a phytosanitary certificate may be needed
• Since the roots are wild, verify CITES obligations for Panax quinquefolius
• Keep the roots fresh and properly packaged to avoid spoilage during customs clearance