Ornamental Ginger Rhizomes from China
Rhizomes of ornamental ginger (Zingiber spp.) in growth, supplied for garden planting or containers by florists. Falls under HTS 0601.20.90.00 as rhizomes for ornamental use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.4%
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
• Secure CITES permits if species listed as protected ornamental plants
• Use bareroot shipping to minimize weight and pest risks during import
• Avoid misdeclaring as culinary ginger, which may classify differently