HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 0603.13 – Flowers, cut; orchids, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh

HS code 0603.13 is the 6-digit subheading for flowers, cut, orchids, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh. It is used for phalaenopsis orchids, cymbidium orchids, dendrobium orchids, vanda orchids and oncidium orchids.

What HS 0603.13 covers

This HS code specifically covers fresh cut orchids, including their exquisite flowers and buds, destined for ornamental purposes and bouquets. Orchids are highly prized for their exotic beauty, diverse forms, and vibrant colors, often commanding premium prices in the international market. Their cultivation requires specialized conditions, making countries with advanced greenhouse technology and horticultural expertise, such as the Netherlands, Thailand, and Taiwan, prominent exporters. Major importers include Japan, the United States, and various European countries, where demand for luxury and unique floral arrangements is high. The trade involves careful handling and specialized packaging to protect these delicate flowers during transit, ensuring their pristine condition upon arrival.

Covers
  • Phalaenopsis orchids
  • Cymbidium orchids
  • Dendrobium orchids
  • Vanda orchids
  • Oncidium orchids
  • Cattleya orchids
Examples
  • Ansu Vanda
  • Orchidaceae
  • Floricultura
  • Green Valley Orchids

Codes often confused with 0603.13

Common mistake. Can be confused with 060319 (other fresh cut flowers) if not clearly identified as orchids, or 060390 if the orchids are dried or preserved.

0603.19Flowers, cut; flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums or lillies0603.90Flowers, cut; flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared

Top exporters and importers of HS code 060313, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 060313 in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 28% 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. 1 Thailand $70M
  2. 2 Netherlands $69M
  3. 3 Taiwan* ~$33M

World total: $198M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Japan $55M
  2. 2 United States $29M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$16M

World total: $198M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 0603.13

Brazil does not split HS 0603.13: its NCM code is 0603.13.00.

  1. 0603.13.00 Fresh cut orchidsOrquídeas

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 0603.13

What is HS code 060313?

HS code 060313 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Flowers, cut; orchids, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh. This HS code specifically covers fresh cut orchids, including their exquisite flowers and buds, destined for ornamental purposes and bouquets. Orchids are highly prized for their exotic beauty, diverse forms, and vibrant colors, often commanding premium prices in the international market. Their cultivation requires specialized conditions, making countries with advanced greenhouse technology and horticultural expertise, such as the Netherlands, Thailand, and Taiwan, prominent exporters. Major importers include Japan, the United States, and various European countries, where demand for luxury and unique floral arrangements is high. The trade involves careful handling and specialized packaging to protect these delicate flowers during transit, ensuring their pristine condition upon arrival.

What products fall under HS code 060313?

Phalaenopsis orchids, Cymbidium orchids, Dendrobium orchids, Vanda orchids, Oncidium orchids, Cattleya orchids

What are common misclassifications for HS code 060313?

Can be confused with 060319 (other fresh cut flowers) if not clearly identified as orchids, or 060390 if the orchids are dried or preserved.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 060313?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 060313 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($70M, 35% of world exports), the Netherlands ($69M) and Taiwan (about $33M). World exports came to about $198M, 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 060313?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 060313 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($55M, 28% of world imports), the United States ($29M) and Vietnam (about $16M). World imports came to about $198M, 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 060313 structured?

HS code 060313 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 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 060313?

In Brazil, HS code 060313 is NCM 0603.13.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.