Dried Red Ginseng Roots
Steamed and dried Panax ginseng roots turned reddish-brown through traditional processing, enhancing therapeutic properties for pharmacy. Remains under HTS 1211.20.10 as dried ginseng roots not further manufactured.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If preserved by steaming and sold as food
If marketed primarily as preserved fruit/vegetables, shifts to Chapter 20.
If further extracted for saps
Ginseng root extracts are specifically provided for in subheading 1302.19.21.
If mixed with other medicinal algae/seaweeds
Mixtures with algae for similar purposes fall under heading 1212.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document steaming process to distinguish from raw dried roots if questioned on valuation
• Use vacuum packaging to preserve quality and meet phytosanitary standards
• Beware of origin marking; 'red ginseng' often implies Korean origin affecting quotas
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Fresh American Ginseng Roots
Fresh roots of Panax quinquefolius, harvested and used primarily in herbal medicine for their adaptogenic properties. Classified under HTS 1211.20.10 as fresh ginseng roots for pharmacy or perfumery purposes, not processed into medicaments.
Dried Chinese Ginseng Roots
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.
Fresh Wild Ginseng Roots
Freshly harvested wild Panax quinquefolius roots from North American forests, valued for higher ginsenoside content in pharmacy. HTS 1211.20.10 covers fresh ginseng roots used primarily for medicinal purposes.
Fresh Cultivated Ginseng Roots
Fresh roots from farmed Panax ginseng or quinquefolius, 4-6 year growth for optimal medicinal compounds. HTS 1211.20.10 applies to all fresh ginseng roots primarily for perfumery/pharmacy use.
Dried Ginseng Root Slices
Thinly sliced and sun-dried ginseng roots (Panax spp.) for easier brewing in teas or tinctures, primarily pharmaceutical use. Classified as dried ginseng roots under HTS 1211.20.10.
Organic Dried Ginseng Roots
Certified organic dried Panax quinquefolius roots grown without synthetic pesticides, for premium pharmaceutical applications. HTS 1211.20.10 for dried ginseng roots used in pharmacy.