Florist-Grade Leather Leaf Fern Clippings from Japan
Short-stemmed fresh leather leaf fern clippings sorted for immediate bouquet assembly by professional florists. HTS 0604.20.00.65 applies to these fresh ornamental ferns without flowers, commonly supplied by growers. Perfect filler for corsages and boutonnieres.
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
• Use air freight for small premium shipments to minimize freshness loss versus sea
• Maintain chain-of-custody records from farm to importer for audit purposes
• Avoid bundling with flowers pre-import to prevent accidental 0603 classification