Dyed Icelandic Lichen

Icelandic lichen (Cetraria islandica) is dyed in vibrant colors for crafting into holiday ornaments, table centerpieces, and bouquet fillers. Under HTS 0604.90.10.00 for its preparation as an ornamental lichen suitable for floral compositions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0604.90Same rate: 17.5%

If not specifically moss/lichen but other prepared grasses

Grasses for ornamental use have separate subheadings from mosses.

3302.10Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If processed into potpourri mixtures

Odoriferous mixtures shift to essential oil preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Disclose all dyes used to comply with FDA color additive regulations for decorative plant materials

Obtain supplier affidavits confirming non-CITES species to expedite customs clearance

Bundle with bouquet accessory declarations if imported as part of wreaths

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Reindeer Moss

Reindeer moss (Cladonia rangiferina) is a lichen commonly harvested from northern forests and prepared by dyeing or bleaching for decorative use in floral arrangements and holiday wreaths. It falls under HTS 0604.90.10.00 as a lichen suitable for ornamental purposes, often dried and preserved to maintain its branching structure.

Preserved Spanish Moss

Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is an epiphytic lichen-like plant dried and preserved for use in rustic centerpieces, garlands, and wedding decor. Classified under HTS 0604.90.10.00 due to its preparation for ornamental purposes in bouquets and similar arrangements.

Bleached Sheet Moss

Sheet moss (Hypnum curvifolium) is bleached to a uniform white or light green for use in terrariums, fairy gardens, and floral wreaths as a base layer. It qualifies for HTS 0604.90.10.00 as a prepared moss for ornamental bouquet and decorative applications.

Preserved Mood Moss

Mood moss (Dicranum scoparium) is glycerin-preserved to retain its lush, wavy texture for high-end floral designs, topiaries, and wall art. It is classified in HTS 0604.90.10.00 as an impregnated moss for ornamental purposes.

Natural Cushion Moss

Cushion moss (Leucobryum glaucum) is gently dried and cleaned for miniature landscapes, model railroads, and bouquet bases without chemical alteration. Falls under HTS 0604.90.10.00 as dried moss prepared for ornamental use.

Forest Lichen Mix

A blend of old man's beard and pixie cup lichens, dried and sorted for rustic wreaths, swags, and ornamental baskets. HTS 0604.90.10.00 covers this prepared lichen assortment for bouquet applications.