Live Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes species) from China
Potted live carnivorous Nepenthes pitcher plant with roots, offered by specialty nurseries for ornamental carnivorous plant collections. Classifies under HTS 0602.90.90 as other live plants for decorative use. Features unique pitcher traps for insect capture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.3%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide humidity and light requirements in shipping docs to demonstrate proper care en route
• APHIS may require tissue culture origin certification for carnivorous plants to minimize pest risk
• Avoid mixing with non-carnivorous plants in shipments to prevent cross-contamination issues