Peony Roots in Growth from China
Peony (Paeonia spp.) tuberous roots in growth stage, from nursery gardeners for ornamental borders. HTS 0601.20.90.00 applies to such roots in growth.
Duty Rate — China → United States
18.9%
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
• Require soil sterilization certificates to clear agricultural borders
• Ship in breathable mesh bags to prevent molding in growth phase
• Document as 'bare root' if divested of soil for easier entry