HS Code 121190
Medicinal and Perfumery Plants and Parts
HS code 121190 covers various plants and plant parts used for pharmaceutical, perfumery, or insecticidal purposes not listed under more specific HS subheadings.
HS Code 121190 — Medicinal and Perfumery Plants and Parts
This is a broad category for plants, seeds, or fruits used in medicine, perfume, or as natural pesticides that aren't specifically named elsewhere. It includes a vast array of botanical materials like lavender, ginseng, and sandalwood in fresh or dried formats.
What's included
- Dried lavender flowers
- Ginseng roots
- Sandalwood chips
- Dried mint for medicinal use
- Pyrethrum flowers
What's excluded
- Plants used primarily for food → use
070999(Vegetables for culinary use are classified in Chapter 7.) - Essential oils → use
3301(Distilled essential oils are products of Chapter 33.)
Common examples
- Dried chamomile flowers for herbal tea production
- Bulk ginseng roots for supplements
- Dried patchouli leaves for fragrance extraction
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this code for culinary herbs like basil?
No, if the herbs are intended for human consumption as food or spice, they usually fall under Chapter 7 or Chapter 9.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 12%
- Documentation: Requires Phytosanitary certification and may require FDA/EFSA registration if for health supplements.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, India, Egypt
- Top importers: United States, Germany, South Korea
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Key takeaway
A versatile 'catch-all' code for botanical raw materials destined for industrial processing rather than direct retail food sales.
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