0604.20.00.72 - Mosses and lichens

This classification covers mosses and lichens that are suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes. These include a wide variety of these plant materials, which may be presented in their natural state or prepared through drying, dyeing, bleaching, impregnation, or other treatments. The key criterion for inclusion is their intended use for decorative applications.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, such as those for specific foliage like Aralia or Aspidistra, is crucial. While siblings focus on particular genera or types of leafy plant material, this code specifically isolates mosses and lichens. The focus is on the distinct botanical nature and typical ornamental uses of these simpler, non-flowering plant forms, rather than the broader category of foliage or branches.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 0604.20.00.72 is final once the goods are identified as mosses or lichens intended for ornamental use and do not fall under the broader definition of foliage or grasses. Classification depends on the precise botanical identification and the demonstrated suitability and intent for decorative purposes.