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

11.9%

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

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