Live Japanese Maple Tree with Soil from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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