Live Poinsettia Plant with Soil

A live Euphorbia pulcherrima plant, commonly known as poinsettia, supplied by nursery gardeners for holiday ornamental use with soil attached to its roots. It falls under HTS 0602.90.60.20 as an other live plant with soil attached, specifically poinsettias, for planting or decoration.

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.

0602.90.20Lower: 17.5% vs 19.4%

If roots are clean without soil

Poinsettias without soil attached to roots are classified under the unrooted or clean-rooted live plants subheading.

0603Lower: 14% vs 19.4%

If cut foliage without flowers

Cut poinsettia branches or bracts sold for floral arrangements fall under cut foliage of heading 0603.

0604Lower: 17% vs 19.4%

If in pots as retail floral arrangements

Potted poinsettias prepared for retail sale with decorative elements may be classified as other fresh foliage in pots under 0604.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like whiteflies, required for all live plants entering the US

Inspect soil attachment to confirm classification; loose-rooted poinsettias shift to 0602.90.20

Avoid common pitfalls like inadequate APHIS import permits, which can lead to quarantine or destruction