Live Orchid Plant (Phalaenopsis hybrid) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
14.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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