Bleached Amaranth Tails from Japan
Love-lies-bleeding amaranth flower tails bleached for unique texture in dried arrangements. Prepared cut flowers for ornamental purposes under HTS 0603.90.00.00.
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
• Document bleaching preserves natural form without toxicity
• Handle gently to avoid tail breakage in transit
• Market as 'florist quality' not grain to support classification