Live Pothos Vine Plant (Epipremnum aureum) from Japan
Trailing live Pothos vine plants valued for their air-purifying qualities and ease of care in indoor ornamental settings. Supplied by nursery gardeners as live plants with roots under HTS 0602.90.90.90 for other unspecified live ornamental plants.
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
• Use ventilated boxes with sphagnum moss to prevent fungal growth during ocean freight
• Declare exact scientific name on commercial invoice to match APHIS requirements
• Budget for potential 30-day post-entry quarantine inspection