Live Bee Balm Plant with Soil from Germany
Live bee balm (Monarda spp.) herbaceous perennial with soil on roots, a nursery staple for ornamental borders attracting pollinators. HTS 0602.90.30 covers this as other live herbaceous perennials with attached soil per chapter provisions.
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
• Secure soil import permit from APHIS; accurate root-soil description prevents audits
• Watch for misclassification as herb