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U.S. imports of nursery stock (End-Use 42000) totaled $425.3M in April 2026, traded with 66 countries.
Importers of Nursery Stock paid $36.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $300.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Nursery Stock imports of $425.3M in April 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $347.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUSDA APHIS exercises strict quarantine authority over imported nursery stock, requiring phytosanitary certificates, pest risk assessments, and in many cases port-of-entry inspection to prevent the introduction of invasive insects, pathogens, and noxious weeds. Live plants, rooted cuttings, bulbs, and propagative material all fall within this end-use grouping, making it one of the more documentation-intensive import categories in agricultural trade. Importers must coordinate with APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) well in advance, as admissibility conditions vary by species, country of origin, and intended growing region within the US.
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At minimum, a phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection organization of the exporting country is required. Depending on the species and origin, APHIS may also require an import permit, a pest risk assessment, or treatment (e.g., fumigation or cold treatment) prior to or at the port of entry. Some species are prohibited outright.
Admissibility is highly species-specific. Certain genera are subject to special restrictions due to known pest or disease associations (e.g., citrus, stone fruits, solanaceous plants), while others may be prohibited from specific origins. Importers should consult APHIS PPQ's Permits unit and the USDA APHIS online permit system before sourcing, as conditions can change with new pest detections.
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