Hybrid Gladiolus Corms - Green Star

Green Star hybrid gladiolus corms in dormant state are supplied by nursery specialists for planting to yield unique green-hued flower spikes for ornamental use. HTS 0601.10.90.40 covers these dormant gladiolus corms explicitly, as goods from nursery gardeners not in growth. Popular for florist trade and exhibition gardens.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+17.5%21%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0601.20.90Lower: 18.9% vs 21%

If in flower during shipment

Chapter notes include in-growth or flowering corms under 0601.20.90 'other', changing from dormant classification.

0603Lower: 14% vs 21%

If cut flowers from gladiolus, not corms

Harvested gladiolus blooms for bouquets classify as cut flowers in 0603, per notes including arrangements.

1212.92.00Higher: 35% vs 21%

If chicory or sugar root varieties

Only chicory roots (not gladiolus) go to 1212; gladiolus stays in 0601 as ornamental corm.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include supplier certificates verifying hybrid status and disease-free certification to expedite USDA inspections

Ship during off-season (fall/winter) to maintain dormancy; summer shipments risk sprouting and duty reclassification

Document end-use as 'ornamental planting only' to prevent scrutiny under agricultural commodity rules

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