Potted Chrysanthemum Plant (Dendranthema morifolium)

Live potted chrysanthemum plants, also known as hardy mums, with soil attached to roots, commonly supplied by nursery gardeners for ornamental garden planting or fall displays. These herbaceous perennials fall under HTS 0602.90.3010 as other herbaceous perennials, other, with soil attached to roots, specifically chrysanthemums, per Chapter 6 notes for live plants for planting or ornamental use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.4%+17.5%18.9%
🇲🇽Mexico1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇨🇦Canada1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇩🇪Germany1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇯🇵Japan1.4%+10.0%11.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

0602.90.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 18.9%

If bare-root without soil attached

Removes soil attachment criterion, shifting to other herbaceous perennials without soil per subheading structure.

0603Lower: 14% vs 18.9%

If cut flowers, not live plants for planting

If supplied as freshly cut blooms rather than live rooted plants for ornamental planting, falls under cut flowers of heading 0603.

0602.90.90Higher: 22.3% vs 18.9%

If non-herbaceous perennials or other live plants

Applies if not classified as herbaceous perennials, moving to other live plants excluding specific categories like chrysanthemums with soil.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like chrysanthemum gall midge, as required for all live plants with soil

Verify soil attachment qualifies under 0602.90.3010; bare-root shipments shift to 0602.90.2020 to avoid misclassification

Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for herbaceous perennials to prevent quarantine issues common with chrysanthemum imports