Panax Ginseng Root Extract from Germany
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.
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
• 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