Dried Ginseng Root

Dried roots of the Panax ginseng plant, used primarily in traditional pharmacy for medicinal tonics and supplements. Classified under HTS 1211.90.89.90 as a plant part used in pharmacy, fresh or dried, not elsewhere specified in heading 1211. Meets chapter notes excluding medicaments of chapter 30.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1211.20Lower: 16% vs 35%

If licorice root

Licorice specifically enumerated in 1211.20, takes precedence over residual 1211.90.

1302.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If extracted into liquid or solid form

Vegetable saps/extracts of heading 1302 apply once processed beyond drying/crushing.

3003.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If formulated as herbal medicine

Medicaments of chapter 30 exclude plant materials from 1211 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify CITES permits if wild-harvested; ginseng may require export certificates from origin

Label with scientific name (Panax spp.) and 'not for medicinal use' if sold as raw material to avoid chapter 30