Live Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura)

Live Prayer Plants with folding leaves that move with light changes, popular ornamental houseplants from nursery suppliers. Falls under HTS 0602.90.90.90 as other live plants for planting or decoration.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+17.5%22.3%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇩🇪Germany4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇯🇵Japan4.8%+10.0%14.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0602.90Same rate: 22.3%

If classified under 'other herbaceous perennials'

Certain herbaceous perennials may have specific provisions; prayer plants typically default to 'other'.

0603.90.00.00Lower: 21.5% vs 22.3%

If cut leaves sold in bouquets

Cut ornamental foliage without roots goes to heading 0603.

0601.20.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 22.3%

If bulb or tuber imports confused with live plants

Bulbous plants in 0601; herbaceous live plants remain in 0602.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain 70-80% humidity in shipping containers for tropical species survival

Include soil analysis if roots have growing medium to meet quarantine standards

Watch for misdeclaration as vegetable seedlings, which are excluded per Chapter Note

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