Dried Eucalyptus Branches
Dried eucalyptus branches, naturally dried to retain their silvery-green leaves and aromatic oils, are used in rustic bouquets and decorative arrangements. As dried foliage without flowers or buds, they fall under tariff item 0604.90.90, which covers other prepared plant parts suitable for ornamental purposes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8% | — | 8% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the branches are classified as grasses or palm leaves
This sibling item covers grasses and palm leaves specifically, which may apply if the eucalyptus is considered a grass-like product.
If the branches are fresh rather than dried
Fresh foliage falls under a different heading for fresh plant parts, not the dried category.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the eucalyptus is fully dried and free of soil, pests, or seeds to meet CBSA plant health requirements
• Declare the goods as dried ornamental foliage under 0604.90.90; a phytosanitary certificate may be requested
• Check if the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requires an import permit for your specific origin
Related Products under Tariff item 0604.90.90
Bleached Bear Grass
Bleached bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) is dried and bleached to a pale ivory color for modern bouquet designs. As a grass prepared by bleaching for ornamental use, it is not a moss or lichen, so it falls under this item for other prepared grasses.
Bleached Ruscus Leaves
Bleached ruscus leaves are chemically bleached to a creamy white finish for bridal bouquets and winter floral designs. As parts of plants prepared by bleaching for ornamental use, they are not grasses, mosses, or lichens, so they fall under this item for other prepared foliage.
Bleached Sword Fern Fronds
Bleached sword fern fronds (Polypodium scouleri) are bleached to soft ecru tones for dried floral installations. As parts of plants prepared by bleaching for ornamental use, they are not grasses, mosses, or lichens, so they are classified under this item for other prepared foliage.
Bleached Wheat Grass Bundles
Bleached wheat grass bundles, white and modern, are used in contemporary bouquets and table centerpieces. As grasses prepared by bleaching for ornamental use, they are classified under 0604.90.90, covering other prepared plant parts without flowers.
Bleached Wheat Stalks
Bleached wheat stalks (Triticum aestivum) are bleached to a golden neutral for harvest-themed centerpieces. As grasses prepared by bleaching for ornamental use, they are not mosses or lichens, so they fall under this item for other prepared grasses.
Dried Bunny Tail Grass
Dried bunny tail grass (Lagurus ovatus) heads are dried to fluffy white pom-poms for bouquets and table scatters. As grasses prepared by drying for ornamental use, they are not mosses or lichens, so they fall under this item for other prepared grasses.