Fresh White Fir Christmas Tree from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include lab tests for chemical treatments to confirm 'otherwise prepared' status if applicable
• Register with customs' seasonal accelerated programs for holiday tree entries
• Avoid mixing with pine species to prevent blended classification challenges