Fresh Pittosporum Tobira Branches from China
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.
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
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from origin to confirm pest-free status and compliance with USDA APHIS import requirements for fresh plant material
• Ensure proper labeling as 'fresh Pittosporum foliage' without flowers to avoid reclassification; declare exact species for customs scrutiny
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient cooling chain documentation, which can lead to spoilage claims or quarantine upon arrival