Cut flowers refer to flowers starting to blossom or flower buds that are cut with branches, stems, and leaves to be used for bouquets or decorations. Cut flowers are grouped into two categories of “fresh cut flowers” and “non-fresh cut flowers” such as preserved flowers. Typical fresh cut flowers include roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums, and lilies. Plant leaves, branches, and bulbs etc. are not included.
Flowers
Item | Definition | HS Code |
Fresh cut flowers | Rose | 0603.11.000 |
Carnation | 0603.12.000 | |
Orchid | 0603.13.000 | |
Chrysanthemum | 0603.14.000 | |
Lilies | 0603.19.010 | |
Others | 0603.19.010 | |
Other flowers (Dried, dyed, breached, impregnated, or otherwise prepared) | 0603.90.000 |
Cut flowers are traded at flower wholesale markets around the world