Fresh Eucalyptus Branches from Japan
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.
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
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from origin to comply with USDA APHIS requirements for fresh plant materials
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture buildup to avoid spoilage during transit; declare as fresh to prevent misclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like undeclared treatments (e.g
• preservatives) which could shift to 'prepared' subheadings