Grafted Apple Tree (Malus domestica) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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