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Rose Unrooted Cuttings

Fresh unrooted cuttings from hybrid tea rose bushes (Rosa spp.), typically 6-12 inches long with 2-3 nodes, supplied by nursery gardeners for propagation. These fall under HTS 0602.10.00.00 as unrooted cuttings intended for planting to grow new ornamental rose plants.

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.

0601.20.10Lower: 17.5% vs 22.3%

If rooted and potted for immediate ornamental use

Rooted plants shift to heading 0601 as live trees and plants (including roots) for ornamental purposes.

0604Lower: 17% vs 22.3%

If dried or preserved for decorative arrangements

Dried cuttings are excluded from live plant chapters and classified under mosses and lichens or similar foliage.

0602.90.20Lower: 17.5% vs 22.3%

If supplied with roots or as mushroom spawn

Other live plants including roots or mushroom spawn fall under the broader 0602.90 category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country confirming the cuttings are free from pests and diseases

Declare the botanical name (e.g

Rosa hybrid) accurately on import documents to avoid misclassification

Avoid common pitfalls like shipping during extreme temperatures, which can damage viability and lead to customs rejection