Vanda Orchid Plant from Germany
Vanda orchids are monopodial herbaceous perennials prized for their large, flat-petaled flowers and are florist-supplied for high-end ornamental displays. As live plants with aerial roots, they fit HTS 0602.90.20.00 for orchid plants. They demand bright light and ample water.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include CITES Appendix II documentation for wild-collected Vandas or look-alikes
• Use sterile growing medium to minimize soil-borne pathogen risks during transit
• Avoid misdeclaring as bulbs, which would shift to 0601 and alter duties