Live Air Plant (Tillandsia ionantha) from China
Cluster of live epiphytic Tillandsia ionantha air plants with visible roots, supplied by florists for terrarium or hanging ornamental displays. HTS 0602.90.90 applies to these other live plants that absorb nutrients from air. No soil required for growth.
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
• Package to maintain airflow; plastic bags can cause rot in air plants during transit
• Label as 'epiphytic bromeliads' with species name for streamlined APHIS processing
• Monitor for weevils; declare origin country as many Tillandsia come from Central America