Fresh Gladiolus Bulb Flowers from Japan
Long-stemmed gladiolus flowers freshly cut from the bulb, featuring vibrant spikes of blooms in colors like red, pink, and white, ideal for bouquets or vase arrangements. Classified under HTS 0603.19.01.19 as fresh cut gladiolus suitable for ornamental purposes, supplied by florists. Excludes dried or processed forms.
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
• Verify freshness upon arrival with phytosanitary certificates from origin country to meet USDA APHIS requirements
• Label as 'fresh cut gladiolus' avoiding any drying claims to stay in fresh category
• Watch for misclassification as bulbs under 0601 if not cut flowers