Dutch Iris Bulbs (Iris hollandica) from China
Dormant bulbs of the Dutch Iris hybrid (Iris hollandica), commonly supplied by nursery gardeners for planting in gardens or forcing for cut flowers. These bulbs are stored in a dormant state to preserve viability during shipping and storage. Classified under HTS 0601.10.90.20 as dormant iris bulbs intended for ornamental planting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country confirming the bulbs are dormant, pest-free, and inspected
• Verify dormancy status upon import; non-dormant bulbs in growth may shift to other subheadings under 0601.10
• Comply with USDA APHIS regulations for iris bulbs, including soil-free packaging and declaration of origin