Live Orchid Plant (Phalaenopsis hybrid) from China
A potted live Phalaenopsis orchid plant with roots, provided by nursery gardeners for indoor ornamental display. Falls under HTS 0602.90.90 as other live plants not matching specific categories like vegetable seedlings or mushroom spawn. Popular for long-lasting 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
• Secure CITES permits if the orchid species is Appendix II protected, common for many hybrids
• Use sterilized growing media to meet APHIS post-entry quarantine standards for orchids
• Document pot size and maturity stage to avoid disputes over 'seedlings' vs mature plants classification