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.

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.

0714.10.10.00Lower: 15.4% vs 35%

If frozen instead of chilled

Frozen roots shift to Chapter 7 dried/frozen vegetables.

1211.20Same rate: 35%

If chilled cultivated roots

Cultivated versions have separate subheading.

0602.90.90Lower: 22.3% vs 35%

If dormant live roots

Viable planting roots treated as live plants.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide continuous temperature logs (0-4°C); use insulated reefer containers; declare chill method to distinguish from fresh

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