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
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
• 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