Dried Lavender Stems
Dried lavender stems, retaining their gray-green foliage and subtle fragrance, are used as filler in everlasting bouquets and potpourri bases. As dried plant parts without flowers or buds, they fall under tariff item 0604.90.90, covering other prepared foliage 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 lavender is considered a grass
Lavender is not a grass, but if the product is deemed grass-like, this sibling item could apply.
If the stems include flower buds or blossoms
Dried flowers with buds fall under heading 06.03 for cut flowers, not foliage.
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
• Verify that the lavender stems are free of flower buds, as the presence of buds could change classification
• CBSA may require a phytosanitary certificate for plant material; check CFIA requirements
• Declare the product as dried ornamental foliage to avoid misclassification delays
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.