Frozen Ginseng Rootlets

Frozen rootlets of Panax ginseng used extensively in pharmaceutical supplements and perfumery extracts. HTS 1211.90.93.00 for chilled/frozen ginseng parts as specified in Chapter 1211. Excludes extracted ginsenosides.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1211.20Lower: 16% vs 41%

If ginseng but in different form like dried

Specific ginseng heading 1211.20 covers all ginseng forms except frozen subheading.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 41%

If standardized extracts for medicine

Pharmaceutical preparations of herbs fall under Chapter 30.

0709.60Lower: 10% vs 41%

If bulk roots treated as vegetables

Chapter 7 for fresh/chilled roots if food use primary.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• CITES permit may apply for wild ginseng; declare cultivated status

• Lab analysis to confirm no processing beyond freezing