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 Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +60.0% | 60% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If licorice root
Licorice specifically enumerated in 1211.20, takes precedence over residual 1211.90.
If extracted into liquid or solid form
Vegetable saps/extracts of heading 1302 apply once processed beyond drying/crushing.
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
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Dried leaves of Mentha piperita used for pharmaceutical teas, digestive aids, and mint flavor in perfumery. HTS 1211.90.89.90 covers mint species as 'other' dried plants for pharmacy/perfumery per chapter note.
Dried Rosemary Leaves
Dried Rosmarinus officinalis leaves for antioxidant supplements, pharmacy, and essential oils in perfumery. Classified in residual 1211.90.89.90 as specifically named in heading 1211 chapter notes.
Dried Basil Leaves
Dried Ocimum basilicum leaves used in pharmacy for anti-inflammatory preparations and perfumery bases. HTS 1211.90.89.90 as other plants explicitly listed in 1211 chapter note.
Dried Hyssop Herb
Dried Hyssopus officinalis aerial parts used in pharmacy for respiratory remedies and insecticidal preparations. Residual classification under 1211.90.89.90 for named plants in chapter notes.
Dried Borage Leaves
Dried Borago officinalis leaves and flowers for GLA oil precursors in pharmacy. HTS 1211.90.89.90 covers borage as named plant material for pharmaceutical use.
Dried Rue Leaves
Dried Ruta graveolens foliage used in traditional pharmacy and insect repellent preparations. Classifies under 1211.90.89.90 as other dried plants listed in chapter notes.