HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0603.11 – Flowers, cut; roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh
HS code 0603.11 is the 6-digit subheading for flowers, cut, roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh. It is used for red Naomi roses, freedom roses, avalanche roses, explorer roses and vendela roses.
What HS 0603.11 covers
This HS code covers fresh cut roses, specifically the flowers and buds suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes. These highly sought-after blooms are a cornerstone of the global floriculture trade, driven by demand for special occasions, events, and everyday decorative use. Major exporters include countries with ideal climates and advanced horticultural practices, such as Ecuador, Kenya, and Colombia, known for their high-quality, long-stemmed varieties. Importers are typically high-income regions like the European Union, the United States, and Japan, where consumer demand for fresh flowers is robust. Key considerations in this trade involve stringent cold chain logistics to maintain freshness, rapid air freight, and adherence to phytosanitary regulations to prevent disease transmission.
- Covers
- Red Naomi roses
- Freedom roses
- Avalanche roses
- Explorer roses
- Vendela roses
- Black Baccara roses
- Garden roses
- Examples
- David Austin Roses
- Meilland International
- Olij Breeding
- Flower Council of Holland
Codes often confused with 0603.11
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 060319 (other fresh cut flowers) if the specific rose identification is overlooked, or with 060390 if the roses are dried or preserved.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 060311, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 060311 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $1.5B 40% of world exports
- 2 Ecuador $791M 21% of world exports
- 3 Kenya $552M 14% of world exports
World total: $3.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 29% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $727M 17% of world imports
- 3 Germany $411M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0603.11
Brazil does not split HS 0603.11: its NCM code is 0603.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 06.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0603.11
What is HS code 060311?
HS code 060311 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Flowers, cut; roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh. This HS code covers fresh cut roses, specifically the flowers and buds suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes. These highly sought-after blooms are a cornerstone of the global floriculture trade, driven by demand for special occasions, events, and everyday decorative use. Major exporters include countries with ideal climates and advanced horticultural practices, such as Ecuador, Kenya, and Colombia, known for their high-quality, long-stemmed varieties. Importers are typically high-income regions like the European Union, the United States, and Japan, where consumer demand for fresh flowers is robust. Key considerations in this trade involve stringent cold chain logistics to maintain freshness, rapid air freight, and adherence to phytosanitary regulations to prevent disease transmission.
What products fall under HS code 060311?
Red Naomi roses, Freedom roses, Avalanche roses, Explorer roses, Vendela roses, Black Baccara roses, Garden roses
What are common misclassifications for HS code 060311?
This code can be confused with 060319 (other fresh cut flowers) if the specific rose identification is overlooked, or with 060390 if the roses are dried or preserved.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 060311?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 060311 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.5B, 40% of world exports), Ecuador ($791M) and Kenya ($552M). World exports came to about $3.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 060311?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 060311 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 29% of world imports), the Netherlands ($727M) and Germany ($411M). World imports came to about $4.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 060311 structured?
HS code 060311 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (06) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 060311?
In Brazil, HS code 060311 is NCM 0603.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.