0604.20.00.60 - Other
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 0604.20.00.60, encompasses "Other" evergreen Christmas trees that do not fall under the specific classifications for Douglas fir or other fir species. It serves as a residual category for evergreen trees primarily intended for use as Christmas trees, meeting the general criteria of being foliage, branches, or other parts of plants, suitable for ornamental purposes, and presented in a condition such as fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated, or otherwise prepared.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 0604.20.00.20 (Douglas fir) and 0604.20.00.40 (Fir except Douglas fir), is crucial. This "Other" category is intended for evergreen trees that are recognizable as Christmas trees but are not scientifically or commercially classified as Douglas fir or any other specific variety of fir. The classification hinges on the botanical identification or common commercial designation of the evergreen species.
As this is a leaf node, there are no subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within this heading is on confirming that the evergreen tree in question is indeed intended for Christmas tree purposes and does not fit the more precise descriptions of Douglas fir or other fir species. If an evergreen tree is not a fir, or is a fir but not of the Douglas variety, and it is suitable for Christmas decoration, it would likely fall under this residual classification.