Fresh Coconut Palm Fronds from China
Long, feathery fronds from coconut palm trees (Cocos nucifera), harvested fresh for decorative use in tropical arrangements and bouquets. These fall under HTS 0604.20.00.78 as fresh palm foliage without flowers or buds, suitable for ornamental purposes as supplied by nursery gardeners.
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
• Verify freshness upon import with phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA APHIS regulations for plant materials
• Label clearly as 'fresh palm fronds for ornamental use' to avoid misclassification as agricultural produce
• Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding quarantine periods by arranging refrigerated shipping for live foliage