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Fresh Purple Stock Flowers from Japan

Fresh cut stock flowers (Matthiola incana) with their characteristic purple spikes, suitable for bouquets or ornamental arrangements. Classified under HTS 0603.19.01.42 as fresh stock flowers of a kind suitable for bouquets, excluding roses, carnations, and orchids. These fragrant blooms are commonly supplied by florists for decorative use.

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 import with phytosanitary certificates to comply with APHIS regulations for cut flowers

Label bundles clearly with botanical name (Matthiola incana) and origin to avoid misclassification as roses or carnations

Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding temperature controls during transit, which can lead to rejection at customs

Fresh Purple Stock Flowers from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0603.19.01.42