Fresh Sheet Moss from China
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.
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
• Secure state origin certificates to trace back to approved growing regions
• Declare exact moisture content to confirm 'fresh' status vs. dried
• Avoid bundling with flowers to prevent bouquet reclassification