Avocado Tree (Persea americana) from China
Grafted Hass avocado tree for subtropical orchards, producing edible avocados. It is included in HTS 0602.20.00.00 as a tree bearing edible fruit, offered by florists and nurseries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• APHIS prohibits avocado trees from most origins except approved nurseries in Mexico
• Require generation-specific pest-free certification
• Ship as air-layered or tissue-cultured to reduce risks