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.
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 Live ginseng plants for propagation use Chapter 6 for other live plants.
If wild Asian ginseng variety
Wild Panax ginseng classified under separate cultivated/wild subheading.
If processed into animal feed residues
Post-extraction residues from ginseng processing fall under Chapter 23 as plant residues.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Mandatory CITES documentation for wild-harvested ginseng; include harvest tags from exporters
• Refrigerate during transit (2-8°C) to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage claims
• Separate wild from cultivated in declarations to avoid duty rate disputes
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Fresh American Ginseng Roots
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Dried Chinese Ginseng Roots
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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
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Organic Dried Ginseng Roots
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