Fresh Noble Fir Christmas Tree

A fresh Noble Fir (Abies procera) Christmas tree known for its sturdy branches and blue-green needles, ideal for holding heavy ornaments. Classified under HTS 0604.20.00.60 as other fresh evergreen Christmas trees supplied by florists for ornamental holiday use. Excludes cut trees prepared beyond fresh state.

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.

0604Same rate: 17.5%

If impregnated or bleached for preservation

Any chemical treatment or drying process reclassifies to prepared foliage, distinct from purely fresh goods.

0603.11.00Higher: 24.3% vs 17.5%

If sold as cut flowers or bouquets with flowers

Chapter notes include bouquets made partly of these goods if featuring flowers, shifting to cut flowers heading.

0601.20.10Same rate: 17.5%

If bulb or seedling vegetables for planting

Excludes chapter 6 coverage for planting stock like bulbs, per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Obtain import permits from APHIS for conifer species; label with country of origin and treatment details

β€’ Avoid mixing with flowering branches to prevent misclassification

β€’ Monitor humidity in shipping to prevent needle drop

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