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

19.4%

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

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