Live Lavender Plants from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

21%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Obtain phytosanitary certificate from exporting country confirming plants are free of pests/diseases

Comply with USDA APHIS import permit requirements for herbaceous perennials

Avoid misclassification as annuals (HTS 0602.90.20) which have different duty rates