Live Lavender Plants
Live herbaceous perennial lavender plants (Lavandula angustifolia) supplied by nursery gardeners for ornamental garden planting. Classified under HTS 0602.90.4000 as other herbaceous perennials, excluding rhododendrons, azaleas, and other specified types.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 3.5% | +17.5% | 21% |
| π²π½Mexico | 3.5% | +10.0% | 13.5% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 3.5% | +10.0% | 13.5% |
| π©πͺGermany | 3.5% | +10.0% | 13.5% |
| π―π΅Japan | 3.5% | +10.0% | 13.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as annual plants rather than perennials
Annual herbaceous plants fall under a separate subheading with potentially different treatment.
If edible fruit/nut trees or shrubs
Plants producing edible fruits/nuts are classified in heading 0602.20 regardless of perennial nature.
If supplied as bulbs, tubers, or dormant rhizomes
Dormant bulbs and tubers of herbaceous perennials go to Chapter 06 heading 0601.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Obtain phytosanitary certificate from exporting country confirming plants are free of pests/diseases
β’ Comply with USDA APHIS import permit requirements for herbaceous perennials
β’ Avoid misclassification as annuals (HTS 0602.90.20) which have different duty rates
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