HS Code 0604

Ornamental Foliage, Branches, and Mosses

HS code 0604 covers ornamental foliage, branches, grasses, and mosses used for floral arrangements and decor, including fresh, dried, or bleached varieties.

4-digit Section IIFCL

HS Code 0604 — Ornamental Foliage, Branches, and Mosses

This code is for parts of plants without flowers, such as leaves, branches, grasses, and mosses. These items are used for bouquets, wreaths, or ornamental purposes and can be fresh, dried, or preserved.

What's included

  • Christmas tree greenery
  • Sphagnum moss
  • Eucalyptus leaves
  • Reindeer lichen
  • Palm fronds

What's excluded

  • Flowers or buds → use 0603 (Any plant part with flowers or buds belongs in 0603.)
  • Wickerwork basketry → use 4602 (Manufactured goods from plant materials are in Chapter 46.)

Common examples

  • Fresh pine branches for wreaths
  • Dried pampas grass
  • Preserved moss for living walls
  • Decorative palm leaves

Frequently asked questions

Can I import moss under 0604?

Yes, both fresh and dried mosses used for decoration are included here.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
  • Documentation: Check for local restrictions on invasive mosses or fungi.
  • Typical shipping mode: FCL
  • Top exporters: Denmark, Canada, Italy
  • Top importers: Germany, Netherlands, United States

Key takeaway

This code is the 'greenery' counterpart to the flower code 0603; it must not contain any blooming parts.

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