Live Poinsettia Plant with Soil from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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