Live Coneflower Plant with Soil from China
Live purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) herbaceous perennial with soil attached to roots, supplied for ornamental and pollinator gardens by florists. Falls under HTS 0602.90.30 for other herbaceous perennials with soil, excluding medicinal herb classifications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Phytosanitary docs must note soil pest treatment; declare ornamental intent
• Pitfall: excess soil can trigger fumigation orders