Fresh or dried
Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered: > Ginseng roots: > Fresh or dried
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 1211.20.10
Fresh American Ginseng Roots
Fresh roots of Panax quinquefolius, harvested and used primarily in herbal medicine for their adaptogenic properties. Classified under HTS 1211.20.10 as fresh ginseng roots for pharmacy or perfumery purposes, not processed into medicaments.
Dried Chinese Ginseng Roots
Dried roots of Panax ginseng, sliced or whole, primarily used in traditional Chinese medicine for energy and immunity. Fits HTS 1211.20.10 as dried ginseng roots for pharmaceutical purposes, excluding processed medicaments.
Fresh Wild Ginseng Roots
Freshly harvested wild Panax quinquefolius roots from North American forests, valued for higher ginsenoside content in pharmacy. HTS 1211.20.10 covers fresh ginseng roots used primarily for medicinal purposes.
Dried Red Ginseng Roots
Steamed and dried Panax ginseng roots turned reddish-brown through traditional processing, enhancing therapeutic properties for pharmacy. Remains under HTS 1211.20.10 as dried ginseng roots not further manufactured.
Fresh Cultivated Ginseng Roots
Fresh roots from farmed Panax ginseng or quinquefolius, 4-6 year growth for optimal medicinal compounds. HTS 1211.20.10 applies to all fresh ginseng roots primarily for perfumery/pharmacy use.
Dried Ginseng Root Slices
Thinly sliced and sun-dried ginseng roots (Panax spp.) for easier brewing in teas or tinctures, primarily pharmaceutical use. Classified as dried ginseng roots under HTS 1211.20.10.
Organic Dried Ginseng Roots
Certified organic dried Panax quinquefolius roots grown without synthetic pesticides, for premium pharmaceutical applications. HTS 1211.20.10 for dried ginseng roots used in pharmacy.
Korean Red Panax Ginseng Roots Dried
Premium dried red ginseng roots from Korea (Panax ginseng), steamed for enhanced bioavailability in medicinal use. Under HTS 1211.20.10 as dried ginseng roots for pharmacy.