Panax Ginseng Root Extract from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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