Dormant Gladiolus Corms from China

Dormant gladiolus corms (Gladiolus spp.), swollen underground stems from nursery stock for summer spikes of flowers. Fits HTS 0601.10.90.80 as dormant ornamental corms supplied for 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

Inspect for corm rot; provide origin soil-free certification to avoid soil import bans

Segregate by size/caliper on invoices for accurate valuation and duty assessment

Avoid bulk mixing with tubers that could trigger agricultural inspection delays