Fresh Eryngium Sea Holly Stems from Japan
Fresh cut eryngium, or sea holly, featuring spiky blue-green bracts ideal for adding texture to bouquets. Classified under HTS 0603.19.01 as other fresh cut flowers suitable for ornamental purposes. Popular in floristry for its unique filler role in arrangements.
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
• Obtain APHIS PPQ 585 permit for cut flowers to ensure pest-free status during customs clearance
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain freshness and avoid reclassification as withered goods
• Document country of origin accurately, as duties vary for suppliers like Israel or South Africa