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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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