Prepared Hyacinth Bulbs for Forcing from China
Dormant hyacinth bulbs specially prepared for indoor forcing to produce early spring blooms, supplied by nursery gardeners without soil attached. These bulbs are ideal for ornamental holiday displays and fall under HTS 0601.20.10.00 as hyacinth bulbs in dormant state for planting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Verify bulbs are dormant and free of soil to avoid reclassification under live plant headings
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming pest-free status
• Declare as dormant bulbs; attaching soil could trigger agricultural inspection delays