Balled-and-Burlapped Yew Shrub from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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