Dried Red Ginseng Roots from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• 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