Live Azalea Plants with Soil Attached from Japan
Ornamental azalea shrubs from nurseries, featuring vibrant blooms for garden decoration, shipped with soil clinging to roots for transplant success. HTS 0602.90.60 captures these as other live plants (nesoi) with soil, excluding those in earlier specific headings like trees or fruit-bearing types. Ideal for ornamental use in landscaping.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Comply with APHIS soil import regulations; provide documentation proving soil origin from approved areas
• Use proper packaging to prevent soil spillage, which could lead to CBP reclassification or penalties
• Verify plant identity via botanical names on invoices to avoid disputes over 'other' category placement