Chilled Cultivated Ginseng Roots from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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