Dried Ginseng Root from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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