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American Ginseng Extract Powder

Powdered extract from Panax quinquefolius roots, rich in ginsenosides, imported for use in herbal teas and capsules. Falls under 1302.19.4140 as 'other' ginseng extracts with prophylactic properties, distinct from essential oils or medicaments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1%+20.0%21%
🇲🇽Mexico1%+10.0%11%
🇨🇦Canada1%+60.0%61%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1302.19.21.00Lower: 20% vs 21%

If specifically hop, aloes, or licorice extract instead of ginseng

Heading 1302.19.21 covers those specific named extracts, while ginseng falls in the 'other' subheading.

1211.20Lower: 18.5% vs 21%

If for ginseng leaves or berries in crude form

Unground ginseng plant parts used medicinally are under 1211.20, not extracted saps.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 21%

If chemically modified or chemically defined mixtures

Post-extraction chemical processing moves it from natural vegetable extracts to chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• File FDA Prior Notice for all shipments; ginseng extracts are high-risk for adulteration with undeclared pharmaceuticals

• Use HS description 'vegetable extract, nesoi' on entry docs; specify ginsenoside profile to differentiate from crude material