1211.20.15.00 - Chilled or frozen

This HTS category, 1211.20.15.00, specifically covers ginseng roots that have been prepared by chilling or freezing. This means the ginseng roots are preserved through low temperatures to maintain their freshness and medicinal properties for an extended period. This method of preservation is crucial for maintaining the integrity and efficacy of the ginseng for its intended uses.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 1211.20.10, which covers fresh or dried ginseng roots. While both fall under the broader classification of ginseng roots used for perfumery, pharmacy, or similar purposes, the key difference lies in the state of preservation. This classification is solely for products that have undergone a chilling or freezing process, whereas the sibling category encompasses ginseng roots that are either raw and fresh or dehydrated.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subcategories branching from 1211.20.15.00. Therefore, any chilled or frozen ginseng roots, regardless of their specific cut or degree of processing beyond freezing, will fall under this specific code, provided they meet the general criteria for ginseng roots used in the mentioned industries.