Live Lavender Plants from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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