Camellia Plants with Attached Soil from Japan
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 — 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
• 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