HTS Code: 0604 — Foliage, Branches and Other Parts of Plants, Without Flowers or Flower Buds, and Mosses, Ferns and Their Parts, Fresh, Dried, Dyed, Bleached, Impregnated or Otherwise Prepared

This heading covers foliage, branches and other parts of plants (excluding flowers and flower buds), as well as mosses, ferns and their parts. These materials can be presented in various states including:

• Fresh: Recently harvested foliage or plant parts, not dried or otherwise processed.
• Dried: Naturally or artificially dried plant parts, retaining most of their original shape and structure.
• Dyed or Bleached: Plant materials that have been treated with dyes or bleaching agents for commercial or decorative purposes.
• Impregnated or Otherwise Prepared: Materials that have been impregnated with substances (e.g., preservatives, insecticides) or otherwise treated for preservation or enhancement.

This heading excludes flowers and flower buds which are classified under different headings.

Code Hierarchy

• Section II: Vegetable Products (Chapters 6-14)
• Chapter 06: Live Trees and Other Plants; Bulbs, Roots and the Like; Cut Flowers and Ornamental Foliage
• Heading 0604: Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and mosses, ferns and their parts, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.
• US HTS Code (10-digit): 0604.XX.XXXX – Final digits specify exact type, treatment and presentation.

Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings

The 4-digit HS heading 0604 is subdivided into 6-digit and 10-digit codes according to the specific plant parts and their state.

What is NOT Classified Here?

To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:

• Flowers and flower buds: Classified under Chapter 06 (0603).
• Seeds, fruit and spores: Covered under different headings in Chapter 12.
• Wood and wood products: Generally classified under Chapter 44.
• Cut flowers: Classified under 0603.
• Plants in growing media or pots: Classified under 0602.

Notes

• Import Regulations: Importation of plant materials under this heading is regulated by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to prevent introduction of pests and diseases.
• Phytosanitary Certificates: Required for many imports to certify the material is free of pests.
• Duty Rates: Vary depending on the specific 10-digit HTS code and country of origin; many types may be duty-free or subject to nominal rates.
• Environmental Restrictions: Certain species may be subject to CITES or other environmental controls.

Declaration Example

Product: A shipment of dried, dyed coniferous branches for decorative use from Canada.

US HTS Code: 0604.10.0020 (Dried or otherwise prepared coniferous branches and parts)

Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)

General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (often duty-free or low rate)

Additional Requirements: APHIS import permit and phytosanitary certificate.

Related HTS Codes

• HTS 0602: Live plants (including roots), cuttings and slips, mushroom spawn.
• HTS 0603: Cut flowers and flower buds.
• HTS 1209: Seeds, fruit and spores for sowing.
• HTS 4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood.