Ungrafted Azalea 'Encore Autumn Embers'

The 'Encore Autumn Embers' azalea is an ungrafted deciduous shrub known for repeat blooming in shades of red and purple, ideal for ornamental garden borders. Classified under HTS 0602.30.00.00 as a live azalea plant from florists or nurseries, whether grafted or not. It includes roots for planting in acidic soil conditions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.9%+17.5%19.4%
🇲🇽Mexico1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇨🇦Canada1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇩🇪Germany1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇯🇵Japan1.9%+10.0%11.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0602.90.90Higher: 22.3% vs 19.4%

If classified as another evergreen shrub

Plants like hollies or boxwoods go under 0602.90 for other live ornamental trees/shrubs.

0602.10.00.00Higher: 22.3% vs 19.4%

If mistakenly identified as mushroom spawn

Mushroom spawn is distinctly under 0602.10; rhododendrons/azaleas are flowering shrubs.

0701.90.10Lower: 17.5% vs 19.4%

If seed potatoes or similar vegetable seedlings

Chapter 7 excludes potatoes from Chapter 6; vegetable seedlings are not ornamental.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify plant health certificates specify no lace bugs or root rot

Use soil-less media in pots to comply with US import rules

Label scientific name (Rhododendron spp.) accurately for customs clearance

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