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Live Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) from Japan

Live Maranta prayer plant with roots in pot, supplied for ornamental foliage interest as leaves fold at night. HTS 0602.90.90 covers these other live indoor plants from nurseries. Features striking vein patterns.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• High humidity packaging; dry air causes leaf curl issues at entry

• Botanical declaration essential for Calathea/Maranta genus distinctions

• Avoid overwatering in transit; root rot leads to live plant denials