Fresh Bracken Fern Internet from China
Fresh fronds from bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum), used sparingly in ornamental despite toxicity notes. HTS 0604.20.00.70 for other fresh ferns suitable for bouquets. Rustic texture for wild designs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Toxicity flags; residue testing for ptAquilotoxin
• Limited ornamental use; justify vs food/edible
• Regional restrictions on invasive species