Ficus Unrooted Cuttings from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.3%
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
• 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