Dried Ginseng Root from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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