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Live Bee Balm Plants

Live Monarda (bee balm) herbaceous perennial plants attracting pollinators for ornamental gardens. Classified in HTS 0602.90.4000 as other live herbaceous perennials from nursery sources.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.5%+20.0%23.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0602.90.30Lower: 21.4% vs 23.5%

If specifically chrysanthemums or asters

Certain popular herbaceous perennials have enumerated subheadings.

0601.10Lower: 16% vs 23.5%

If imported as unrooted cuttings/slips

Cuttings and slips of herbaceous plants may classify under heading 0601.

0602.90.50Lower: 12.5% vs 23.5%

If mushroom spawn contamination

Mushroom spawn has separate classification within 0602.90.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure plants are inspected for powdery mildew common in Monarda species

β€’ Provide growing zone information for proper customs valuation

β€’ Avoid bundling with annual flowers to prevent mixed classification