Live Pieris Japonica Bush with Soil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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