Live Weeping Willow Tree from China
Salix babylonica, the weeping willow, is a fast-growing deciduous tree prized by nursery gardeners for its cascading branches and ornamental appeal in water features and landscapes. It qualifies for HTS 0602.90.90.10 as other live trees supplied for planting, including cuttings with roots developed into saplings. These are commonly bare-root or balled-and-burlapped for import.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify host status for willow-specific pests like willow leaf beetles in the country of origin
• Import during cooler months to reduce transpiration stress on bare-root stock
• Prepare for potential post-entry quarantine if originating from high-risk pest areas