1211.20.10/Dried Chinese Ginseng Roots/Japan

Dried Chinese Ginseng Roots from Japan

Dried roots of Panax ginseng, sliced or whole, primarily used in traditional Chinese medicine for energy and immunity. Fits HTS 1211.20.10 as dried ginseng roots for pharmaceutical purposes, excluding processed medicaments.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Test for heavy metals and pesticides per FDA import alerts; provide certificates of analysis

• Declare moisture content below 12% to confirm 'dried' status and avoid fresh classification

• Avoid bulk mixing with other herbs to prevent reclassification as mixtures under 1211.90