Fresh Clubmoss

Lycopodium clavatum, or clubmoss, is a fresh ground-covering lichen relative used in woodland-themed bouquets, table garlands, and preserved floral designs. Falls under HTS 0604.20.00.72 for fresh mosses and lichens of ornamental quality as defined in chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0604.90Lower: 17% vs 17.5%

If dyed green for enhanced color

Dyeing constitutes 'otherwise prepared,' excluding from fresh subheading.

0603Lower: 14% vs 17.5%

If sold in cut flower bouquets

Bouquets containing mosses classify under cut flowers per chapter note.

0602.90.90Higher: 22.3% vs 17.5%

If for live potted ornamental use

Live trees/plants in pots fall under Chapter 06 heading 0602.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide evidence of nursery propagation to avoid wild collection scrutiny

β€’ Use refrigerated shipping to maintain freshness condition for duty classification

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Fresh Reindeer Moss

Cladonia rangiferina, commonly known as reindeer moss, is a fresh lichen harvested from natural environments and used in floral arrangements and terrariums for its unique branching structure. It falls under HTS 0604.20.00.72 as fresh mosses and lichens suitable for ornamental purposes, meeting the chapter's criteria for goods supplied by nursery gardeners or florists.

Fresh Spanish Moss

Tillandsia usneoides, or Spanish moss, is a fresh epiphytic lichen-like plant draped over trees and popular in rustic wreaths, bouquets, and decorative hanging displays. Classified under HTS 0604.20.00.72 for fresh mosses and lichens intended for ornamental floral use as per chapter notes.

Fresh Iceland Moss

Cetraria islandica, known as Iceland moss, is a fresh lichen used in naturalistic centerpieces, fairy gardens, and holiday decorations for its soft, leafy appearance. It qualifies under HTS 0604.20.00.72 as fresh lichens suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes per HTS chapter provisions.

Fresh Sheet Moss

Hypnum curvifolium sheet moss is fresh, flat-lying moss perfect for terrarium bases, wreath foundations, and miniature landscape decorations. Classified in HTS 0604.20.00.72 as fresh mosses supplied by florists for ornamental bouquet or decorative applications.

Fresh Old Man's Beard Lichen

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Fresh Cushion Moss

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