1211.20.10
Fresh or dried
This code covers ginseng roots, both cultivated and wild, used primarily in perfumery, pharmacy, or for similar purposes. Importers should use this code for fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried ginseng roots, noting the duty is generally free for standard trade partners or potentially eligible for FTA benefits as detailed in Chapter 12.

Detailed information for HTS Code 1211.20.10
Chapter 12 covers oil seeds, oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds, and plants for industrial or medicinal uses. Code 1211.20.10 specifically addresses ginseng roots, used primarily in perfumery, pharmacy, or for similar purposes, whether fresh or dried. This code has two subdivisions: 1211.20.10.20 for cultivated ginseng roots and 1211.20.10.90 for wild ginseng roots; be sure to select the appropriate suffix based on whether the roots are cultivated or wild.
| Chapter | Chapter 12 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal pla |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
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Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 1211.20.10 and its subdivisions (1211.20.10.20 for cultivated ginseng roots and 1211.20.10.90 for wild ginseng roots) is Free, indicating no standard duties apply. This rate applies to imports from standard trade partners (NTR). Special rates are not specified, but imports may qualify for preferential treatment under eligible Free Trade Agreements or preference programs. All quantities are to be reported in kilograms (kg).
Rate of Duty (Column 2): Free
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Code subdivisions
1211.20.10.20
Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered: > Ginseng roots: > Fresh or dried > Cultivated
1211.20.10.90
Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered: > Ginseng roots: > Fresh or dried > Wild
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