Bulk Fresh Bird of Paradise for Florists from China
Box of 50 loose fresh Bird of Paradise stems graded for length and bloom size, supplied to wholesalers for bouquet creation. HTS 0603.19.01.13 for fresh Bird of Paradise cut flowers of ornamental kind. Fits chapter definition for florist goods.
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
• Apply for ACE entry summary with HTS detail early; bulk volumes trigger higher scrutiny
• Use hydrated foam or water tubes for stems to prove freshness at entry
• Avoid mixing with roses (0603.13) in same shipment to prevent commingling reclassification