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Ficus Unrooted Cuttings

Unrooted stem cuttings from Ficus benjamina, a popular indoor ornamental plant, supplied for commercial propagation. HTS 0602.10.00.00 covers these as unrooted slips from nursery stock for planting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+17.5%22.3%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇩🇪Germany4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇯🇵Japan4.8%+10.0%14.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0601Lower: 11.4% vs 22.3%

If for retail sale if rooted

Rooted ficus plants for ornamental use are under live plants of heading 0601.

0602.90Lower: 14.8% vs 22.3%

If tissue-cultured or micropropagated

Rhododendron and azalea cuttings or tissue culture materials go to 0602.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Refrigerate at 4-7°C during shipping to preserve cutting viability and prevent fungal growth

• Provide origin soil analysis if required by importing country regulations

• Watch for misdeclaration as 'live plants' which could trigger higher scrutiny

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