Fresh Salal Leaves Branches from China
Fresh salal (Gaultheria shallon) branches with leathery green leaves, no flowers, popular in bridal bouquets and garlands. HTS 0604.20.0086 applies to these fresh foliage items for ornamental bouquet use from florists.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Use refrigerated shipping to maintain freshness and avoid duty disputes over condition
• Include origin certificates to trace nursery source as required for Chapter 6 goods
• Beware of mislabeling as 'herbs' which could redirect to Chapter 12