Live Japanese Maple Tree with Soil from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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