Fresh Douglas Fir Christmas Tree from Germany

A live-cut Douglas fir tree harvested fresh from Pacific Northwest forests, featuring dense evergreen foliage ideal for holiday decorations. Classified under HTS 0604.20.00.20 as fresh evergreen Christmas trees specifically of the Douglas fir species, suitable for ornamental purposes during the festive season. It meets chapter 6 criteria for nursery-supplied goods intended for decorative use.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify tree freshness with phytosanitary certificates from USDA APHIS to comply with plant import regulations and avoid quarantine

Measure tree height and weight accurately for customs valuation; common pitfalls include misclassifying balled-and-burlapped trees

Label as 'Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)' to confirm species-specific classification under this subheading

Fresh Douglas Fir Christmas Tree from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0604.20.00.20