1211.20.10/Fresh Cultivated Ginseng Roots/Japan

Fresh Cultivated Ginseng Roots from Japan

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.

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

• Obtain farm certificates proving cultivated status to bypass CITES requirements

• Declare ginsenoside content if available for pharmaceutical valuation support

• Inspect for root rot; reject shipments over 5% defect rate per import standards