Frozen Wild American Ginseng Roots from Japan
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.
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
• Certify IQF (individual quick frozen) process; maintain -18°C chain; warn against thaw-refreeze cycles damaging quality