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
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
• 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