Live Pieris Japonica Bush with Soil from China
Ornamental Pieris japonica evergreen shrub with soil on roots, for garden planting by florists. Classified in HTS 0602.90.60.90 as other live plants with soil attached. Aligns with chapter notes for nursery-supplied ornamental goods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Comply with federal and state noxious weed lists for Pieris species
• Use ventilated containers to prevent root rot during transit with soil
• Avoid reclassification pitfalls by specifying 'live rooted plant with soil' on invoices