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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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