Frozen Wild Simulated Ginseng Roots
Frozen wild simulated ginseng roots, cultivated under wild-like conditions (Panax quinquefolius), frozen whole to retain bioactive compounds for tinctures and capsules. These roots are classified under tariff item 1211.20.90 as ginseng roots, frozen, for pharmaceutical use, not 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 roots are processed into herbal tea bags
Herbal tea presentations are classified separately under the same subheading.
If the roots are processed into extracts or tinctures
Extracts and tinctures fall under vegetable saps and extracts, not under dried or frozen roots.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the roots as frozen ginseng roots for pharmaceutical use, and be prepared to show they are not for sowing
• If the roots are certified organic, have the certificate ready, though it does not affect the tariff classification
• Ensure the roots are not mixed with other plant parts to avoid classification issues
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.