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0603 — Flowers; cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared
Chapter 06: Live trees and plants
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 0603 when importing or exporting cut flowers suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes. For example, if you're shipping fresh roses or orchids, this heading applies. It covers both fresh and prepared flowers, allowing for a variety of products in your shipment.
When choosing among the HS-6 lines, consider the specific type of flower. For instance, if your shipment includes fresh cut carnations, you would classify it under 060312. If it includes a mix of fresh flowers not specifically listed, such as tulips or daisies, you would use 060319.
If you're dealing with dried or treated flowers, such as dyed or bleached varieties, you should refer to 060390. This line captures all prepared flowers that are not fresh, ensuring accurate classification based on your product's condition.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
cut flowers import · fresh flowers HS code · ornamental flowers classification · roses HS-6 · carnations customs · dried flowers tariff · flower buds import regulations · HS-4 0603 · floral arrangements HS code · prepared flowers classification
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Fresh cut roses for bouquets
- Carnations suitable for floral arrangements
- Orchids intended for decorative purposes
- Chrysanthemums for ornamental displays
- Fresh cut lilies for gifting
- Mixed fresh flowers not otherwise specified
- Dried and dyed flowers for craft use
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify cut flowers for import?
Write down material, use, and product form first, then compare nearby lines before you lock the code.
Are dried flowers included in HS-4 0603?
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What are the subheadings under HS-4 0603?
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How to determine the correct HS-6 for flowers?
Match the product to the legal wording, then verify the final pick in your country tariff schedule before filing.
Can I use HS-4 0603 for mixed flower shipments?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
classification for cut flowers suitable for bouquets
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importing fresh cut flowers HS code
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how to classify dried flowers for customs
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rules for shipping ornamental flowers
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differences between fresh and dried flower HS codes
Compare adjacent HS lines and pick the one that matches material, function, and product form most closely.
using HS-4 0603 for flower imports
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specific HS-6 codes for various flower types
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guidelines for floral arrangement imports
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of flowers are included in HS-4 0603?
- HS-4 0603 includes fresh cut flowers like roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums, and lilies, as well as other suitable flowers.
- How do I classify dried flowers?
- Dried flowers should be classified under **060390**, which covers flowers that are dried, dyed, bleached, or otherwise prepared.
- What if my shipment includes mixed flower types?
- If your shipment contains mixed fresh flowers not specified in the HS-6 subheadings, use **060319** for classification.
- Are there specific regulations for importing cut flowers?
- Yes, regulations vary by country, so check with local customs authorities for any phytosanitary requirements or import restrictions.
- Can I use HS-4 0603 for ornamental flower arrangements?
- Yes, HS-4 0603 is applicable for ornamental flower arrangements, including both fresh and prepared flowers.
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HS-6 subheadings (7)
- 060311Flowers, cut; roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh
- 060312Flowers, cut; carnations, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh
- 060313Flowers, cut; orchids, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh
- 060314Flowers, cut; chrysanthemums, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh
- 060315Flowers, cut; lilies (Lilium spp.), flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh
- 060319Flowers, cut; flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums or lillies
- 060390Flowers, cut; flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared