Dried Ginseng Root from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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