Preserved Mood Moss from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Test for glycerin content to confirm 'impregnated' status during customs valuation
• Avoid plastic packaging that could suggest Chapter 39 plastics dominance
• Include lab analysis if preservatives raise food safety flags erroneously