Frozen Ginseng Root Powder (Frozen Base)
Frozen ginseng root powder, prepared from ginseng roots that are frozen and minimally powdered before complete freezing. Used directly in frozen-form extractions to preserve potency, this product falls under tariff item 1211.20.90 as it is a ginseng root product that is frozen and powdered, not classified as herbal tea.
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 product is packaged as herbal tea in bags for individual servings
This alternative applies when ginseng is presented in tea bag form, which is a distinct tariff item under the same subheading.
If the powder is extracted or concentrated into a ginseng extract
Extracts of ginseng are classified under vegetable saps and extracts, not under whole or powdered roots.
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
• Ensure the product is declared as frozen ginseng root powder, not as a food preparation, to avoid reclassification
• Verify that the powder is not mixed with other ingredients, as that could shift it to another heading
• Keep documentation of the freezing process and origin to support the tariff classification
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. These cultivated roots are classified under this tariff item as dried ginseng roots.
Chilled Cultivated Ginseng Roots
Freshly harvested cultivated ginseng roots stored chilled for preservation, destined for pharmaceutical extraction. Chilled ginseng roots fall under this tariff item, which includes fresh or chilled roots.
Chilled Ginseng Root Slices
Thinly sliced Panax quinquefolius roots maintained chilled for tea and extract production in pharmacy. The product is a chilled, cut plant part of a kind used primarily in pharmacy, falling under tariff item 1211.20.90 as 'other' ginseng roots.
Chilled Korean Red Ginseng Roots
Panax ginseng roots steamed and chilled for preservation, renowned in Asian pharmacy for boosting vitality and immunity. The product is a chilled plant part of a kind used primarily in pharmacy, falling under tariff item 1211.20.90 as 'other' ginseng roots.
Chilled Organic Panax Ginseng Roots
Certified organic Panax ginseng roots kept chilled post-harvest for maximum freshness in supplement manufacturing. The product is a chilled plant part of a kind used primarily in pharmacy, falling under tariff item 1211.20.90 as 'other' ginseng roots.
Chilled Wild Ginseng Roots
Wild ginseng roots stored chilled post-harvest to extend shelf life for pharmaceutical processing. Chilling counts as preservation without freezing, and the product is a fresh or chilled plant part of a kind used primarily in pharmacy, falling under tariff item 1211.20.90.