Live Japanese Maple Tree with Soil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
11.9%
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
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