9902.14.68 - Foliage and flowers of plastics, representing desert or underwater plants, each inserted directly into a base or suction cup, measuring not over 20.32 cm in height, not assembled by gluing or similar means or by binding with flexible materials such as wire, paper, textile materials or foil; the foregoing presented put up for retail sale as goods designed for a household terrarium or aquarium (provided for in subheading 6702.10.40)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9902.14.68, specifically addresses decorative foliage and flowers crafted from plastic materials. These items are designed to mimic desert or underwater plants and are characterized by their direct insertion into a base or suction cup. Crucially, these artificial plants must not exceed 20.32 cm in height and should not be assembled using gluing, binding with flexible materials like wire or paper, or similar methods. The primary distinguishing feature is their presentation: they are packaged for retail sale as complete goods intended for use in household terrariums or aquariums.
Unlike the broad range of live animals found in sibling categories such as Chapter 01 (Live Animals), this classification is exclusively for artificial, non-living decorative items. The distinction from other categories within Chapter 99 lies in the specific nature of the goods (plastic foliage/flowers), their intended use (terrariums/aquariums), and their method of construction and presentation. While other temporary provisions in Chapter 99 might cover temporary modifications or restrictions, this particular code pinpoints a very niche set of decorative goods.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to explore. The classification criteria are precise and focus on the material (plastic), the representation (desert/underwater plants), the assembly method (inserted, not glued or bound), the size limit (not over 20.32 cm), and the retail presentation for a specific use (terrarium/aquarium). Classification under this subheading is contingent on all these factors being met, directing importers to the conditions stipulated in subheading 6702.10.40 for further detail.