Fresh Ostrich Fern Fiddleheads from China
Fresh, unopened fiddlehead fronds from ostrich ferns (Matteuccia struthiopteris), used ornamentally in bouquets despite edible uses. HTS 0604.20.00.70 covers these as other fresh ferns suitable for floral decoration by florists. They provide unique texture in arrangements.
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
• Distinguish ornamental from food use in documentation to stay in Chapter 6; food fiddleheads may go to Chapter 7
• Provide field inspection reports for pesticide residues common in wild-harvested ferns
• Package in moisture-retaining wraps to ensure arrival in fresh condition per customs standards