Live Redbud Tree from China
Cercis canadensis, eastern redbud, is a native ornamental tree with vibrant pink spring flowers and heart-shaped leaves, supplied for urban and naturalized plantings. HTS 0602.90.90.10 covers these live trees from nurseries for decorative purposes. Bare-root or potted forms are standard for import.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.3%
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
• Screen for verticillium wilt common in redbuds during pre-export inspection
• Use mycorrhizal inoculants in potting mix if permitted to aid establishment