According to the U.S. Federal Register, on June 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued 2024-13759, approving the importation of fresh ginseng root from South Korea.

based on a pest risk analysis, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has determined that the application of one or more phytosanitary measures is sufficient to mitigate the risk of introduction or spread of plant pests or noxious weeds from the importation of fresh ginseng root from Korea. Therefore, as of June 24, 2024, Korean fresh ginseng root is authorized for export to the United States.