Fresh Spanish Moss from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain APHIS import permit for air plants like Spanish moss to meet live plant entry requirements
• Label clearly as 'fresh ornamental lichen' to prevent reclassification as foliage
• Inspect for pests during customs clearance, a common issue with epiphytes