Live Japanese Maple Tree from Mexico
Acer palmatum, commonly known as the Japanese maple, is a deciduous tree valued for its ornamental foliage and graceful branching structure, supplied by nursery gardeners for landscaping and garden decoration. It falls under HTS 0602.90.90.10 as a live tree provided for planting or ornamental use, excluding fruit or vegetable-bearing plants covered elsewhere. These trees are typically shipped with roots intact in pots or burlap for transplanting.
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Import Tips
• Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country's plant protection authority to prove the trees are free from pests and diseases
• Check USDA APHIS import permits and comply with state nursery inspections upon arrival to avoid quarantine holds
• Declare root balls and soil carefully, as certain soils may be prohibited to prevent introducing invasive species