Chilled Cultivated Ginseng Roots

Freshly harvested cultivated ginseng roots stored chilled for preservation, destined for pharmaceutical extraction. HTS 1211.20.1020 covers chilled cultivated ginseng roots used primarily in pharmacy.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0714.90Lower: 18.3% vs 35%

If frozen instead of chilled

Frozen roots may classify as temporarily preserved vegetables.

0602.90.90Lower: 22.3% vs 35%

If with foliage attached

Other live plants include those with roots and tops.

1211.20.10Same rate: 35%

If proven wild origin

Wild chilled roots have distinct tariff treatment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Monitor and document 0-4°C storage throughout transit

Obtain APHIS import permit for plant material entry

Inspect for rot; reject rates high without proper quarantine

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