Unrooted Live Plant Cuttings & Slips

Most unrooted cuttings require only a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country's national plant protection organization, but certain regulated genera or origins may require an APHIS import permit in addition. Importers should check APHIS's Permits for Controlled Import database for the specific plant genus and country of origin before shipment. Consult a licensed customs broker or APHIS for current requirements.

Unrooted cuttings and slips fall under heading 0602.10, while rooted plants — regardless of whether they have soil attached — are classified elsewhere in heading 0602. The distinction is made at the time of export; cuttings that have begun rooting in transit may be reclassified upon inspection, affecting applicable duty rates and admissibility conditions.