Dormant Lily of the Valley Pips from Japan
Dormant lily of the valley pips are small rhizome segments from Convallaria majalis plants, supplied by nursery gardeners for planting in gardens or containers. They fall under HTS 0601.10.85.00 as dormant bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns, or rhizomes intended for ornamental use or propagation. These pips are harvested and stored in a resting state to ensure viability for spring planting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from the exporting country confirming pest-free status; declare as dormant plant material to avoid inspection delays; check USDA APHIS permits for protected species or regions