Fresh Hypericum Berry Branches from China
Long-stemmed fresh Hypericum branches laden with colorful seed capsules resembling berries, popular in wedding and holiday florals. These qualify under HTS 0603.19.01.27 as fresh cut Hypericum for bouquets or ornamental purposes.
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
• Use refrigerated containers to preserve berry integrity and comply with cold chain requirements
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'ornamental use only' to affirm proper HTS classification
• Watch for pesticide residue limits; test certificates prevent costly quarantines