Grafted Apple Tree (Malus domestica) from China
A live grafted apple tree variety such as Honeycrisp, suitable for planting in orchards or home gardens to produce edible fruit. It falls under HTS 0602.20.00.00 as a tree bearing edible fruit, commonly supplied by nursery gardeners for planting. The grafting ensures specific fruit characteristics like size and flavor.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country verifying the tree is free from pests and diseases
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for fruit trees to prevent introduction of quarantine pests like apple maggot
• Avoid common pitfalls by inspecting roots for soil, which is prohibited; ensure bare-root or properly cleaned