Fresh Eucalyptus Branches from China
Long stems of fresh eucalyptus leaves without flowers or buds, sourced from nurseries for decorative use in bouquets and floral arrangements. Classified under HTS 0604.20.0086 as fresh foliage suitable for ornamental purposes, meeting Chapter 6 criteria for plant parts supplied 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 freshness upon import with phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA APHIS regulations for plant materials
• Label as 'fresh ornamental foliage' to avoid misclassification as cut Christmas trees under 0604.10
• Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding quarantine periods which can lead to destruction at port