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Dormant Peony Roots

Dormant peony roots (Paeonia spp.), fleshy tuberous crowns from nursery gardeners for perennial herbaceous borders. Falls under HTS 0601.10.90.80 as dormant crowns for ornamental planting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+20.0%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+60.0%63.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0601.20.10Lower: 20% vs 23.5%

If lily family bulbs

Lilium or similar have specific non-other subheadings.

1302.19Lower: 12.5% vs 23.5%

If extracted for pectins

Peony roots processed for vegetable saps move to Chapter 13.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide eye count per root on packing list for valuation accuracy

• Quarantine for peony leaf blotch; use certified disease-free stock

• Avoid overpacking to prevent crushing of crowns