Hydrangea Unrooted Slips

Unrooted softwood slips from Hydrangea macrophylla, cut in spring for propagation, commonly supplied by florists and nurseries. Classified under HTS 0602.10.00.00 as unrooted cuttings and slips for planting ornamental shrubs.

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.

0602.90.40Lower: 21% vs 22.3%

If including roots or as orchid cuttings

Cuttings or slips of orchids or with roots are classified separately in 0602.90.

0603Lower: 14% vs 22.3%

If assembled into cut flower bouquets

Bouquets or arrangements of fresh unrooted slips with other flowers fall under heading 0603.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 22.3%

If processed into medicinal or herbal extracts

Plants used primarily for medicinal purposes are reclassified under Chapter 12.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use moisture-retaining packaging like sphagnum moss to maintain freshness during transit

Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for host-specific pests like hydrangea mites

Label shipments clearly as 'unrooted cuttings for propagation' to distinguish from finished plants