Wild American Ginseng Roots Dried from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES export permits from source countries as wild ginseng is Appendix II protected; provide wild harvest certification and lab tests for species authenticity; declare exact moisture content to avoid misclassification as processed goods