Live Rhododendron Bush with Soil from China
A live rhododendron shrub commonly supplied by nursery gardeners for ornamental planting in gardens or landscapes. It falls under HTS 0602.90.60.90 as an other live plant with soil attached to its roots, not specified elsewhere in the heading. The soil attachment aids in transport and establishment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming the plants are free from pests and diseases, as required for live plant imports
• Verify soil is sterilized or meets USDA APHIS soil import regulations to avoid quarantine issues
• Declare soil attachment accurately to prevent misclassification as bare-root plants