Fresh Reindeer Moss from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify freshness upon import with phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA APHIS regulations for plant materials
• Document wild-harvested origin to avoid CITES restrictions on certain lichen species
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as dried, which shifts to other subheadings