Chilled Cultivated Ginseng Roots from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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