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 as a dried plant part used in pharmacy, fitting Chapter 12 notes for ginseng excluding medicaments of Chapter 30.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from algae or seaweed
Algae-based herbal extracts fall under heading 1212 for seaweeds used in pharmacy.
If processed into vegetable saps or extracts
Further extraction into saps changes classification from raw plant parts to extracts in heading 1302.
If considered a spice like licorice root
Certain roots used as spices fall under Chapter 9 rather than pharmaceutical plants.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify botanical identity with certificates of analysis to confirm species and exclude Chapter 30 medicaments
• Provide documentation on intended use for pharmacy or perfumery to avoid misclassification as food products
• Check for pesticide residues as plant parts may trigger FDA import alerts for herbal imports
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Dried Licorice Root
Dried roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, employed in pharmacy for expectorants and in perfumery for flavoring. Falls under HTS 1211.90.89 per Chapter 12 notes listing licorice explicitly for such uses, in dried form.
Dried Peppermint Leaves
Dried leaves of Mentha piperita, utilized in pharmacy for digestive aids and perfumery for essential oils. HTS 1211.90.89 covers this as mint species per Chapter 12 notes, dried and suitable for medicinal purposes.
Dried Rosemary Leaves
Dried leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis, used in pharmacy for antioxidants and perfumery for fragrance. Explicitly listed in Chapter 12 notes for heading 1211, imported dried under HTS 1211.90.89.
Dried Sage Leaves
Dried leaves of Salvia officinalis, applied in pharmacy for throat remedies and insecticidal purposes. HTS 1211.90.89 includes sage per Chapter notes, as dried plant parts for listed uses.
Dried Basil Leaves
Dried leaves of Ocimum basilicum, used in perfumery for essential oils and pharmacy for anti-inflammatory properties. Chapter 12 notes specify basil for heading 1211, dried under HTS 1211.90.89.
Dried Wormwood Herb
Dried aerial parts of Artemisia absinthium, used pharmaceutically for bitters and insectifuges. Listed in Chapter 12 for heading 1211, imported fresh or dried under HTS 1211.90.89.