Fresh Old Man's Beard Lichen
Usnea barbata, or old man's beard, is a fresh hanging lichen prized for dramatic cascade effects in floral arches, centerpieces, and woodland installations. It meets HTS 0604.20.00.72 specifications for fresh ornamental lichens per chapter florist-supplied goods definition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If otherwise prepared for longevity
Any impregnation or treatment beyond fresh moves to prepared category.
If pre-arranged in wreaths
Chapter note includes wreaths made of fresh lichens under cut flowers.
If for lichen acid extraction
Medicinal/pharmaceutical purpose excludes ornamental classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for heavy metal contamination common in wild-harvested Usnea species
• Use protective packaging to prevent fragmentation during transit
• Document ornamental intent to distinguish from medicinal imports
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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
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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 Cushion Moss
Leucobryum glaucum cushion moss forms dense, plush fresh mounds ideal for fairy garden accents, mossariums, and soft-textured bouquet fillers. HTS 0604.20.00.72 covers this fresh moss type for ornamental nursery and florist applications.
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.