Vanda Orchid Plant from Japan
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 — 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
• 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