Dahlia Tubers in Growth from Japan
Dahlia tubers (Dahlia pinnata) in growth stage, provided by nursery gardeners for planting or pot display. HTS 0601.20.90.00 covers these tuberous roots as ornamental goods in growth.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Package in moist media like peat to sustain growth phase without inducing dormancy
• Declare exact growth stage on customs docs to distinguish from dormant tubers
• Check for soil-free certification to bypass agricultural quarantine delays