Live Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) from China
Live carnivorous Venus flytrap plant in small pot with roots, from nursery growers for exotic ornamental collections. Covered by HTS 0602.90.90 as other live plants for planting or display. Famous for snap-trap mechanism.
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
• Use distilled water media; soil shipments often scrutinized for acidity requirements
• APHIS permits essential; declare as carnivorous to flag for specialized inspection
• Ship dormant in winter to reduce stress and mortality claims at entry