Live Dogwood Tree with Soil from China
Cornus florida ornamental flowering tree from nursery stock, shipped with soil attached for root protection. Classified in HTS 0602.90.60.10 for trees with soil, ornamental use only.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.9%
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
• Comply with CITES if rare varieties; obtain non-CITES certification
• Use refrigerated containers for dogwood to maintain dormancy
• Document as individual trees, not sets, for accurate valuation