Camellia Plants with Attached Soil from China
Live camellia shrubs prized for winter blooms in ornamental landscapes, imported by nursery trade with soil on roots for establishment. Falls under 0602.90.60 as other live rooted plants nesoi with soil, per chapter notes limiting to nursery/florist 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
• USDA requires soil sterilization proof for camellia imports from Asia; non-compliance risks destruction
• Use ISPM 15 compliant wood pots to avoid fumigation delays
• Document as 'ornamental planting stock' to affirm Chapter 6 applicability