Live Hydrangea Bushes with Soil Roots from China
Ornamental hydrangea plants with large blooms, sourced from florists/nurseries for garden planting, retaining soil on roots during import. HTS 0602.90.60 applies to these nesoi live plants with soil, aligning with chapter scope for ornamental use excluding Chapter 7 vegetables.
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
• Ensure phytosanitary cert addresses hydrangea-specific pests like boxwood blight analogs
• Calculate duties based on pot+soil weight; over-declaring invites audits
• Pair with soil treatment affidavits to expedite USDA release