Dried Ginger Rhizome from Germany
Dried rhizomes of Zingiber officinale used pharmaceutically for anti-inflammatory and digestive therapeutic properties. HTS 1211.90.89.31 applies to this dried plant part principally incorporated as an ingredient in medicaments, distinguishing from spice uses in chapter 9.
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
• Test for gingerol content to substantiate therapeutic use; ensure USP-grade purity to prevent reclassification
• Declare pharmaceutical intent to avoid spice duties