Live Boxwood Shrub with Soil from Japan
Buxus sempervirens shrub, a staple in ornamental hedging supplied by nurserymen, shipped with soil attached to roots for planting integrity. This HTS 0602.90.60.10 classification applies specifically to trees and shrubs with attached soil.
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
• Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging for wood materials around the root ball
• Provide evidence of soil origin to meet country-specific quarantine rules
• Watch for boxwood blight; include inspection certificates to expedite clearance