Product classification
HS code for Ornamental grasses: 0604.20
Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens, suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh.
Classification of ornamental grasses under HS 0604.20
Ornamental grasses are classified under HS code 0604.20. This code falls within Chapter 6, which encompasses live trees, plants, bulbs, roots, and cut flowers. Specifically, heading 0604 covers foliage, branches, and other parts of plants without flowers or buds, as well as grasses, mosses, and lichens that are suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes. The subheading 0604.20 is designated for \"fresh\" materials. The classification depends on the state of the plant material at the time of import; it must be fresh and not dried, dyed, or otherwise chemically preserved. These grasses are often used in the floral industry for decorative arrangements or as filler in bouquets. The distinction between fresh and preserved is critical for duty rates and phytosanitary regulations, as fresh plant materials are subject to different biological controls than processed ones. This heading excludes plants that are still rooted in soil, which would instead fall under heading 0602.
- Covers
- Fresh cut ornamental grasses
- Fresh mosses for floral arrangements
- Fresh lichens for decorative use
- Fresh foliage without flowers or buds
- Fresh evergreen branches for decoration
- Also under 0604.20
- FernTrust
- PittMoss
- various wholesale floral suppliers
- Smithers-Oasis
Codes often confused with 0604.20
Common mistake. Ornamental grasses are frequently misclassified under heading 0603 if they are mistaken for cut flowers. However, 0603 is strictly for flowers and flower buds. Another common error is using 0604.90, which is the code for dried, dyed, bleached, or otherwise prepared plant parts. If the grass has been dried for long-term preservation, it must move from 0604.20 to 0604.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060420 (the code used for ornamental grasses), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060420 (the code used for ornamental grasses) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 25% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 060420, not only ornamental grasses.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $342M 29% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $158M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $151M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $282M 25% of world imports
- 2 United States $157M 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $142M 13% of world imports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for ornamental grasses
Brazil classifies ornamental grasses under NCM 0604.20.00: HS 0604.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ornamental grasses
What is the HS code for Ornamental grasses?
The HS code for Ornamental grasses is 060420 (Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens; suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh).
How do I classify Ornamental grasses for customs?
Ornamental grasses is classified under HS code 060420 — Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens; suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for fresh ornamental grasses?
The HS code for fresh ornamental grasses and foliage is 0604.20.
Does this code include dried pampas grass?
No, dried pampas grass is classified under HS code 0604.90 because it is no longer in a fresh state.
Which countries are the top exporters of ornamental grasses (HS 060420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060420 (the code used for ornamental grasses) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($342M, 29% of world exports), Denmark ($158M) and Italy ($151M). World exports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of ornamental grasses (HS 060420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060420 (the code used for ornamental grasses) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($282M, 25% of world imports), the United States ($157M) and Germany ($142M). World imports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Ornamental grasses the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060420 for Ornamental grasses is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for ornamental grasses in Brazil?
In Brazil, ornamental grasses (HS 060420) is classified under NCM 0604.20.00.