Live Japanese Maple Tree with Soil
A live Acer palmatum tree, commonly supplied by nursery gardeners for ornamental landscaping, with soil attached to its roots for safe transplantation. It falls under HTS 0602.90.60.10 as a tree with soil attached, distinct from bare-root or potted plants in other subheadings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shipped bare-root without soil
Bare-root trees without soil fall under a different subheading for plants without soil attached.
If grafted or in pots for retail
Edible fruit or nut trees grafted shift to heading 0602.20 regardless of soil.
If sold as cut branches for floral arrangements
Cuttings or slips for ornamental use move to Chapter 06 heading 0601.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country confirming the tree is free of pests and diseases
• Verify soil import permits as many countries restrict soil to prevent invasive species or pathogens
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring proper labeling of botanical name and origin to prevent misclassification
Related Products under HTS 0602.90.60.10
Live Rhododendron Shrub with Soil
An evergreen Rhododendron shrub provided by florists and nurseries for ornamental garden use, featuring soil attached to roots to preserve the root ball. Classified under HTS 0602.90.60.10 for shrubs with soil, excluding those in pots or bare-root.
Live Boxwood Shrub with Soil
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.
Live Weeping Willow Tree with Soil
Salix babylonica tree, popular for ornamental water features from nursery suppliers, with soil attached to roots. Fits HTS 0602.90.60.10 as an 'other' tree not for fruit production.
Live Forsythia Shrub with Soil
Forsythia suspensa flowering shrub for spring ornamental displays, supplied by gardeners with soil on roots. HTS 0602.90.60.10 covers such non-fruit shrubs with attached soil.
Live Dogwood Tree with Soil
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.
Live Hydrangea Shrub with Soil
Hydrangea macrophylla shrub prized for blooms in gardens, with soil attached roots from nursery growers. HTS 0602.90.60.10 specifically for such shrubs.