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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.9%+17.5%19.4%
🇲🇽Mexico1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇨🇦Canada1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇩🇪Germany1.9%+10.0%11.9%
🇯🇵Japan1.9%+10.0%11.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0602.90.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 19.4%

If shipped bare-root without soil

Bare-root trees without soil fall under a different subheading for plants without soil attached.

0602.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 19.4%

If grafted or in pots for retail

Edible fruit or nut trees grafted shift to heading 0602.20 regardless of soil.

0601.20.10Lower: 17.5% vs 19.4%

If sold as cut branches for floral arrangements

Cuttings or slips for ornamental use move to Chapter 06 heading 0601.

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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