Fresh Wild Ginseng Roots from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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