Fresh White Fir Christmas Tree

Fresh White Fir (Abies concolor or Abies amabilis) cut trees with excellent needle retention for holiday ornamentation. Classified in HTS 0604.20.00.40 for fresh fir Christmas trees suitable for bouquets or decorative use. Supplied by nursery gardeners seasonally.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0602.90.90Higher: 22.3% vs 17.5%

If balled-and-burlapped for planting

Trees supplied for planting, not ornamental cutting, go to live tree headings.

0604.90.60Higher: 24.5% vs 17.5%

If lichens predominate

Lichen-heavy ornamental goods classify separately from fir trees.

0604.20.00Same rate: 17.5%

If other conifer not specified as fir

Ambiguous species may default to broader evergreen tree categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include lab tests for chemical treatments to confirm 'otherwise prepared' status if applicable

β€’ Register with customs' seasonal accelerated programs for holiday tree entries

β€’ Avoid mixing with pine species to prevent blended classification challenges

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