Fresh Cut Tulip Bulbs from Japan
Freshly harvested tulip bulbs suitable for bouquets or ornamental arrangements, cut and prepared for immediate use in floral displays. These fall under HTS 0603.19.01.45 as fresh cut flowers and flower buds of tulips, commonly supplied by florists for decorative purposes. They are not live plants but prepared cut products per Chapter 6 notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify freshness with phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA APHIS requirements; declare exact quantity and preparation method to avoid misclassification as live bulbs
• Common pitfall: failing to distinguish cut buds from live planting bulbs