Flowers; cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared
In plain English
This category includes fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated, or otherwise prepared flowers and flower buds that are suitable for bouquets or ornamental use. The fresh items are further divided by type, specifically covering roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums, and lilies, with a separate group for all other fresh varieties. Dried or otherwise prepared flowers and buds are listed in a distinct group separate from the fresh ones.
6-digit subheadings (7)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Flowers, cut; roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh
Flowers, cut; carnations, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh
Flowers, cut; orchids, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh
Flowers, cut; chrysanthemums, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh
Flowers, cut; lilies (Lilium spp.), flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh
Flowers, cut; flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums or lillies
Flowers, cut; flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared
Chapter 06 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Cut flowers in commercial bouquets sometimes mis-declared under Chapter 04 (preserved fruit); seeds for sowing should be in Chapter 12 not 06.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
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