Fresh Leatherleaf Fern Fronds from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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