Live African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) from China
Potted live African violet plant with roots, a staple from florists for windowsill ornamental growing. HTS 0602.90.90 for other such nursery-supplied live plants. Produces fuzzy leaves and prolific blooms.
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
• Maintain 70-80°F during transit; cold damage common in violets
• Species labeling (Saintpaulia ionantha) prevents generic 'houseplant' undervaluation
• Check for cyclamen mite; clean plants reduce rejection risk