Panax Ginseng Root Extract
A concentrated aqueous extract derived from the roots of Panax ginseng, used in dietary supplements for its adaptogenic properties. Classified under HTS 1302.19.4140 as a vegetable extract of ginseng with therapeutic properties, not qualifying as a medicament under heading 3003 or 3004.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unprocessed or crude roots rather than extracted
Dried ginseng roots are plants used in perfumery, pharmacy or similar purposes under 1211, not concentrated extracts.
If standardized and labeled as a finished medicinal product
Extracts mixed or compounded with excipients for therapeutic use become medicaments, shifting from Chapter 13.
If formulated into food supplements with additives like vitamins
When prepared as formulated food supplements, they fall under 2106 rather than pure vegetable extracts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain Certificates of Analysis (COA) confirming saponin content and absence of pharmaceutical standardization to avoid reclassification as medicaments (3003/3004)
• Label clearly as 'vegetable extract' without therapeutic claims on commercial invoices to comply with FDA import alerts for unapproved drugs
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