Live Bee Balm Plants from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
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
• Ensure plants are inspected for powdery mildew common in Monarda species
• Provide growing zone information for proper customs valuation
• Avoid bundling with annual flowers to prevent mixed classification