Pieris Japonica Shrubs with Root Soil from Japan
Live Pieris japonica, an evergreen ornamental with drooping flowers, supplied for garden planting with soil attached to roots. HTS 0602.90.60 for nesoi live plants with soil, fitting nursery ornamental criteria excluding Chapter 7 items.
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
• Screen for Pieris-specific pests like lace bugs in phytosanitary docs
• Declare exact soil quantity; imports over 1L may need special handling
• Avoid bundling with bare-root to prevent mixed-entry classification issues