Wild
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 > Wild
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)
Products classified under HTS 1211.20.10.90
Wild American Ginseng Roots Dried
Dried roots harvested from wild Panax quinquefolius plants native to North American forests, used primarily in traditional Chinese medicine for their adaptogenic properties. Classified under HTS 1211.20.10.90 as wild ginseng roots, fresh or dried, for pharmaceutical purposes. The wild origin distinguishes them from cultivated varieties.
Wild Panax Ginseng Roots Fresh
Fresh roots of wild Panax ginseng collected from Korean or Russian mountain regions, valued in pharmacy for boosting vitality and immunity. Falls under HTS 1211.20.10.90 due to its wild sourcing and primary use in perfumery or pharmaceutical applications. Not processed beyond cleaning.
Wild Siberian Ginseng Roots Dried
Dried Eleutherococcus senticosus roots foraged from wild Siberian taiga, used in herbal pharmacy for stress relief and endurance. HTS 1211.20.10.90 covers wild ginseng roots (broadly interpreted) for such purposes. Prized for higher bioactive compounds than cultivated.
Dried Wild Chinese Ginseng Roots
Premium dried roots from wild Panax ginseng in Changbai Mountains, China, essential in Traditional Chinese Medicine for qi tonification. Classified in HTS 1211.20.10.90 as wild, dried ginseng roots for pharmaceutical use. Age and wild growth impart superior potency.
Fresh Wild American Ginseng Whole Roots
Intact fresh roots of wild American ginseng, hand-dug from Appalachian forests, used fresh in tinctures and pharmacy. HTS 1211.20.10.90 applies to fresh wild ginseng for such purposes. Minimal processing preserves natural enzymes.
Powdered Wild Ginseng Roots Dried
Finely powdered dried wild ginseng roots, crushed for easier pharmaceutical blending, from certified wild sources. Still classified under HTS 1211.20.10.90 as powdered wild ginseng roots, not fully processed extracts. Retains full plant matrix.
Wild Ginseng Root Slices Dried
Thinly sliced dried wild ginseng roots for tea infusion or pharmacy, sourced from remote wild populations. HTS 1211.20.10.90 includes cut or crushed wild ginseng. Slicing aids extraction without altering classification.
Chilled Wild Ginseng Roots
Wild ginseng roots stored chilled post-harvest to extend shelf life for pharmaceutical processing. Covered by HTS 1211.20.10.90 for chilled wild ginseng roots. Chilling counts as preservation without freezing.
Frozen Wild American Ginseng Roots
Flash-frozen wild American ginseng roots to preserve bioactives for later pharmaceutical extraction. HTS 1211.20.10.90 explicitly includes frozen wild ginseng roots. Freezing prevents decay during long transits.
Wild Ginseng Rootlets Dried
Small dried rootlets from wild ginseng plants, used in high-end pharmacy formulas. Considered parts of ginseng roots under HTS 1211.20.10.90 for wild varieties. Often more potent per gram than mature roots.