Fresh Freesia Flower Bouquet from Japan
A bouquet of fresh freesia flowers, cut and arranged for ornamental display in vases or as table centerpieces. Classified under HTS 0603.19.01.17 as fresh cut freesia flowers suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, per Chapter 6 notes covering nursery or florist-supplied goods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify flowers are fresh and not dried or dyed to avoid reclassification; provide phytosanitary certificates from origin
• Declare exact quantity by weight or bunch count; common pitfall is insufficient cooling chain documentation for perishables
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for cut flowers to prevent pest introduction