Dried Cultivated Ginseng Slices from Japan
Thinly sliced and dried roots from cultivated ginseng plants, prepared for teas and tinctures in pharmacy. HTS 1211.20.1020 applies to cultivated ginseng roots in dried form, cut or powdered for medicinal use.
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
• Label slices by thickness and drying method to support tariff classification
• Test for contaminants like heavy metals common in root crops
• Use vacuum packaging to preserve quality and avoid weight disputes