Japanese Iris Bulbs (Iris ensata) from China
Dormant bulbs of Japanese Iris (Iris ensata), prized for water garden planting and supplied by specialist nurseries. These are rhizomatous bulbs stored dormant for off-season trade. Classified precisely under HTS 0601.10.90.20 for dormant iris bulbs.
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
• Apply for import permit in advance from agricultural authorities for water iris varieties
• Monitor temperature during shipping; excessive warmth can break dormancy prematurely
• Declare any treatments like hot water dips for nematode control on documentation