Fresh Eucalyptus Branches

Long stems of fresh eucalyptus leaves harvested for decorative use in bouquets and floral arrangements. These branches fall under HTS 0604.20.00 as foliage without flowers or buds, suitable for ornamental purposes as supplied by florists.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0604Same rate: 17.5%

If dried, dyed, or chemically treated

Drying or impregnation moves foliage from fresh to prepared categories under the same heading.

0603Lower: 14% vs 17.5%

If containing flowers or buds

Presence of any flowers or buds reclassifies to cut flowers and foliage per Chapter notes.

0602.90.90Higher: 22.3% vs 17.5%

If other live nursery plants, not for bouquets

Live plants for planting (not ornamental bouquet use) fall under Chapter 06 live tree provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify phytosanitary certificates from origin to comply with USDA APHIS requirements for fresh plant materials

β€’ Ensure packaging prevents moisture buildup to avoid spoilage during transit; declare as fresh to prevent misclassification

β€’ Avoid common pitfalls like undeclared treatments (e.g

β€’ preservatives) which could shift to 'prepared' subheadings