Prepared Hyacinth Bulbs for Forcing from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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