Fresh Cut Sunflower Stems from China
Long-stemmed fresh sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) harvested at peak bloom for bouquets or ornamental displays. Classified under HTS 0603.19.01.43 as fresh cut flowers suitable for bouquets, excluding those for seed production or other uses. They meet Chapter 6 criteria for nursery or florist-supplied ornamental 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
• Verify flowers are fresh and not dried to avoid reclassification; provide phytosanitary certificates from origin; inspect for pests at entry to prevent quarantine holds