Commercial Douglas Fir Display Tree from Japan
Large 10-12 foot fresh Douglas fir tree for retail lot displays or commercial venues, featuring heavy lower branches for ornament loading. HTS 0604.20.00.20 covers this as fresh evergreen Christmas tree of Douglas fir kind supplied by nurserymen for ornamental purposes.
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
• For bulk shipments, provide lot grading certificates to justify commercial value and prevent undervaluation claims
• Screen for fungal pathogens like Swiss needle cast specific to Douglas fir imports
• Separate from artificial trees to avoid Chapter 39 plastics confusion