Fresh Leatherleaf Fern Fronds from China

Fresh leatherleaf fern (Rumohra adiantiformis) fronds, spore-free and budless, a filler green staple in bouquets. Fits HTS 0604.20.0086 as fresh ornamental fern parts from 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

APHIS permit mandatory for ferns due to quarantine pests

Specify 'cut fresh fronds, no reproductive parts' in documentation

Monitor for fern scale insects to avoid rejection