Dried Ginseng Root from Japan
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.
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
• 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