HS Code 0603
Fresh and Prepared Cut Flowers
HS code 0603 covers fresh, dried, or chemically treated cut flowers and ornamental buds, essential for the global floral trade and retail floristry sectors.
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HS Code 0603 — Fresh and Prepared Cut Flowers
This code covers cut flowers and buds suitable for bouquets or ornamental use. It includes fresh flowers as well as those that have been dried, dyed, bleached, or otherwise prepared.
What's included
- Fresh roses
- Dried lavender
- Dyed carnations
- Chrysanthemums
- Preserved eucalyptus flowers
What's excluded
- Foliage without flowers → use
0604(Greenery and mosses without flower buds fall under 0604.) - Artificial flowers → use
6702(Flowers made of plastic, fabric, or paper are classified by material.)
Common examples
- Ecuadorian long-stem roses
- Fresh Dutch tulips
- Dried baby's breath for weddings
- Dyed blue orchids
Frequently asked questions
Do dried flowers need a phytosanitary certificate?
Often yes, as drying does not always eliminate pests or diseases required by agricultural authorities.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 15%
- Documentation: Highly time-sensitive. Usually requires 'Green Lane' or expedited customs processing.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: Colombia, Kenya, Ecuador
- Top importers: United States, Netherlands, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Speed of clearance is the primary factor for fresh flowers to prevent spoilage and loss of value.
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