Fresh Cut Sunflower Stems from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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