Fresh Areca Palm Leaves from China
Vibrant green leaves from Areca catechu palms, cut fresh for use in floral bouquets and event decorations. Classified under HTS 0604.20.00.78 as fresh, other palm foliage suitable for ornamental purposes without flowers.
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
• Obtain import permits from APHIS for fresh plant parts to prevent pest introduction
• Document origin and treatment status to differentiate from preserved foliage
• Inspect for flower buds during harvest to maintain classification under 0604.20