Dormant Peony Roots from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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