Frozen American Ginseng Roots from Canada
Panax quinquefolius roots, harvested and frozen to preserve their natural ginsenoside content used primarily in herbal supplements and traditional medicine. Classified under HTS 1211.20.1500 as chilled or frozen ginseng roots for pharmaceutical purposes. The freezing process maintains potency without drying.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES export permits from origin countries like Canada or USA as ginseng is regulated; provide lab analysis confirming ginsenoside levels for pharmaceutical classification; ensure cold chain documentation to verify frozen state upon entry