How can I trade internationally in roots of American ginseng?
(a) U.S. and foreign general provisions . Whole plants and roots (whole, sliced, and parts, excluding manufactured parts, products, and derivatives, such as powders, pills, extracts, tonics, teas, and confectionery) of American ginseng ( Panax quinquefolius ), whether wild or artificially propagated, are included in Appendix II. Cultivated American ginseng that does not meet the requirements of artificially propagated will be considered wild for export and re-export purposes. The import, export, or re-export of ginseng roots must meet the requirements of this section and other requirements of this part (see subparts B and C for prohibitions and application procedures). For specimens that were harvested from a State or Tribe without an approved CITES export program, see §23.36 for export permits and §23.37 for re-export certificates. (b) Export approval of State and tribal programs . States and Tribes set up and maintain ginseng management and harvest programs designed to monitor and pr
