Live Azalea Plant with Soil

A potted live azalea plant with soil attached to roots, used for ornamental garden or patio decoration by florists and nurseries. Classified under HTS 0602.90.60.90 for other live plants with soil. Excludes potatoes or chapter 7 products per chapter notes.

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.

0602.90.40.00Higher: 21% vs 19.4%

If unrooted cuttings or slips

Cuttings and slips without developed roots are in a separate 'other' category without soil specification.

0602.90.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 19.4%

If bare-root version without soil

Removing soil shifts classification to non-soil-attached live plants.

0603.11.00Higher: 24.3% vs 19.4%

If cut foliage rather than live rooted plant

Cut flowers and foliage for bouquets fall under heading 0603 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure compliance with country-specific quarantine rules for azaleas, which may require fumigation

Label shipments clearly indicating soil presence to match the HTS subheading

Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient import permits from agricultural authorities

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