Balled-and-Burlapped Yew Shrub from Canada
Taxus x media, hybrid yew, is a dense evergreen shrub used for topiary, hedges, and foundation plantings by landscape professionals. Falling under HTS 0602.90.90.10 for other live shrubs, it includes field-grown specimens dug with soil balls wrapped in burlap. This method preserves the root zone for successful transplanting.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Declare yew toxicity potential and ensure compliance with animal safety regs
• Remove or treat burlap per destination country soil protocols before planting
• Size-code shipments by caliper and height for accurate duty assessment