Fresh Pittosporum Tobira Branches

Fresh branches of Pittosporum tobira, featuring glossy evergreen leaves, commonly used in floral arrangements and bouquets for ornamental purposes. Classified under HTS 0604.20.00.82 as fresh Pittosporum foliage without flowers or buds, suitable for decorative use by florists.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0604.90Lower: 17% vs 17.5%

If dried, dyed, or otherwise processed

Dried or treated Pittosporum falls under the 'other' subheading for processed foliage, changing from fresh-specific classification.

0604.20.00Same rate: 17.5%

If not specifically Pittosporum species

Other fresh foliage types without named subheading go to the general fresh category, excluding enumerated species like Pittosporum.

0603Lower: 14% vs 17.5%

If sold as complete bouquets or wreaths

Assembled into bouquets with other elements, it shifts to cut flowers and arrangements per Chapter notes including such articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify phytosanitary certificates from origin to confirm pest-free status and compliance with USDA APHIS import requirements for fresh plant material

β€’ Ensure proper labeling as 'fresh Pittosporum foliage' without flowers to avoid reclassification; declare exact species for customs scrutiny

β€’ Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient cooling chain documentation, which can lead to spoilage claims or quarantine upon arrival