Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets — HTS 0603
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 › Heading 0603
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0603 is a four-digit product category for cut flowers and flower buds used in bouquets or decoration. It groups these products whether they are fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated, or otherwise prepared. The heading covers the general product family; it is not usually the final classification for an entry.
To reach the specific eight-digit HTSUS code, read the subheadings beneath 0603 and match the goods to the most specific description. The breakdown commonly depends on the flower or plant type and its condition or preparation, such as fresh versus dried or otherwise treated. Classification can also depend on how the product is presented, so confirm the wording and any applicable legal notes in the current HTSUS.
What to check
- Identify the botanical product precisely, including the flower or bud type, rather than relying only on a marketing name.
- Confirm whether the goods are fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated, or otherwise prepared when imported.
- Read every subheading under 0603 and select the description that most specifically matches the material and condition.
- Check whether the shipment contains mixed flowers, foliage, accessories, or arrangements that may require separate classification.
- Verify the current eight-digit HTSUS code and any relevant statistical suffix, and seek a customs broker or binding ruling when the description is uncertain.
HTS heading 0603 summary
Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets is a 4-digit product category containing 6 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0603.12 | Carnations |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0603.11.00 👉 | Roses | 6.8% | Free | 40% |
| 0603.13.00 👉 | Orchids | 6.4% | Free | 40% |
| 0603.14.00 👉 | Chrysanthemums | 6.4% | Free | 40% |
| 0603.15.00.00 👉 | Lilies (Lillium spp.) | 6.4% | Free | 40% |
| 0603.19.01 👉 | Other | 6.4% | Free | 40% |
| 0603.90.00.00 👉 | Other | 4% | Free | 40% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0603?
Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.