Dried Ginger Rhizome from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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