Fresh Canaan Fir Christmas Tree from Japan
Fresh Canaan Fir (Abies balsamea x fraseri hybrid) Christmas trees offering soft needles and hybrid vigor for superior shape retention. Classified in HTS 0604.20.00.60 as other fresh evergreen Christmas trees suitable for ornamental use by florists. Excludes Balsam Fir specifically.
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
• Label with scientific name to distinguish hybrids; comply with forest pest quarantines
• Store upright to minimize base rot
• Document harvest date for freshness claims