China HS Code

HS Code 121120: Ginseng roots in China

Q: Is HS code 121120 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 121120 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. China extends it under China HS / CCCHS.

Q: What system does China use to classify HS code 121120?

China classifies products under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS; locally 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), which extends HS codes to 13 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 121120 in China?

The official source is http://english.customs.gov.cn/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 121120 in China

Under China's Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), HS Code 121120 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Ginseng roots. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; China extends classifications to 13 digits under its national tariff system. 121120 belongs to Section II: Vegetable products, Chapter 12: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder, Heading 1211: 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.

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Classification Path of HS Code 121120 in China

Section II

Chapters (06-14) Vegetable products

Chapter 12

Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder

HS Code 1211

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

HS Code 121120

Ginseng roots

HS Code 12112011

American ginseng，fresh or dried 鲜或干的西洋参

HS Code 12112019

American ginseng，chilled or frozen 冷或冻的西洋参

HS Code 12112021

Wild ginseng other than american ginseng，fresh or dried 鲜或干的野生人参（西洋参除外）

HS Code 12112029

Wild ginseng other than american ginseng，chilled or frozen 冷或冻的野生人参（西洋参除外）

HS Code 12112031

Fresh wild ginseng grown under forest (excl. American ginseng) 鲜的林下山参（西洋参除外）

HS Code 12112032

Dried wild ginseng grown under forest (excl. American ginseng) 干的林下山参（西洋参除外）

HS Code 12112039

Chilled or frozen wild ginseng grown under forest (excl. American ginseng) 冷或冻的林下山参（西洋参除外）

HS Code 12112091

Other fresh ginseng roots, nes 其他鲜人参

HS Code 12112092

Other dried ginseng roots, nes 其他干人参

HS Code 12112099

Other ginseng roots, nes 其他冷或冻的人参

China Tariff Classification: Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

In China, HS 121120 is classified under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则) — a 13-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

Local name 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则

Digits 13

Official source http://english.customs.gov.cn/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 1211

Top China import Product Under HS Code 1211

1 121190: Other $210.2M 2 121120: Ginseng roots $118.2M

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Top China export Product Under HS Code 1211

1 121190: Other $840.3M 2 121120: Ginseng roots $79.9M 3 121150: Ephedra $3.8M

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Related HS Code to China Ginseng Roots (121120)

HS Code 12112011

American ginseng，fresh or dried

HS Code 12112019

American ginseng，chilled or frozen

HS Code 12112021

Wild ginseng other than american ginseng，fresh or dried

HS Code 12112029

Wild ginseng other than american ginseng，chilled or frozen

HS Code 12112031

Fresh wild ginseng grown under forest (excl. American ginseng)

HS Code 12112032

Dried wild ginseng grown under forest (excl. American ginseng)

HS Code 12112039

Chilled or frozen wild ginseng grown under forest (excl. American ginseng)

HS Code 12112091

Other fresh ginseng roots, nes

HS Code 12112092

Other dried ginseng roots, nes

HS Code 12112099

Other ginseng roots, nes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 121120 in China?

HS code 121120 covers Ginseng roots in China. It sits in Chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder), Heading 1211 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under China HS / CCCHS.

Is HS code 121120 the same across all countries?

What system does China use to classify HS code 121120?

Where can I officially look up HS code 121120 in China?