Fresh Reindeer Moss from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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