Fresh Aster Bouquet from China
A hand-tied bouquet of fresh cut aster flowers, suitable for ornamental display or gifting. Classified under HTS 0603.19.01.09 as fresh cut asters intended for bouquets, per chapter notes including bouquets made of such flowers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
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
• Verify freshness upon import with phytosanitary certificates to comply with agricultural regulations
• Label bundles clearly with flower type and origin to avoid misclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding temperature controls during transit, which can lead to rejection