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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cultivated Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
Asian variety falls under other ginseng roots, fresh or dried, outside the specific fresh ginseng subheading.
If extracted into vegetable saps or juices
Processing roots into liquid extracts moves classification to heading 1302 for vegetable extracts used in pharmacy.
If manufactured into standardized herbal medicaments
Finished pharmaceutical preparations containing ginseng are classified in Chapter 30 as medicaments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify CITES Appendix II listing for wild American ginseng; obtain export permits from source country
• Provide FDA prior notice and ensure roots are clean, free from soil to avoid agricultural quarantine issues
• Label as 'not for direct consumption' to prevent misclassification as food under Chapter 7
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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.
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.
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.