Product classification
HS code for Cut chrysanthemums: 0603.14
Flowers, cut, chrysanthemums, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh.
Classification of cut chrysanthemums under HS 0603.14
Cut chrysanthemums are classified under HS code 0603.14. Similar to carnations, they fall under Chapter 6 and heading 0603. This heading is dedicated to cut flowers and buds suitable for ornamental use. The Harmonized System provides specific subheadings for the most commercially significant flower types to facilitate detailed trade monitoring. Subheading 0603.14 specifically identifies fresh chrysanthemums. To qualify for this code, the product must consist of the flower head and a portion of the stem, and it must be in a fresh state. This classification is vital for phytosanitary inspections and international trade regulations, as chrysanthemums are subject to specific agricultural controls in many jurisdictions to prevent the spread of pests like the chrysanthemum white rust. The classification applies regardless of the variety, whether they are large single blooms or spray chrysanthemums. The key requirement is that they are "fresh." If the flowers have undergone any process to permanently preserve them, such as desiccation or dyeing, they are moved to the residual category 0603.90. Proper identification at the subheading level ensures that the correct tariffs are applied and that the shipment meets the specific biological entry requirements of the importing nation.
- Covers
- Fresh cut chrysanthemums (all varieties)
- Chrysanthemum buds for floral arrangements
- Spray chrysanthemums (fresh)
- Disbudded chrysanthemums (fresh)
- Also under 0603.14
- Deliflor Chrysanten
- Fides
- Syngenta Flowers
- Royal Van Zanten
Codes often confused with 0603.14
Common mistake. Chrysanthemums are often misclassified under 0603.19, which is the "other" category for fresh flowers. While 0603.19 is a valid code for many flowers, chrysanthemums have their own specific code (0603.14) which must be used. They are also frequently confused with 0602.90, which is for live plants; if the chrysanthemum has a root ball or is in a pot, it is not a cut flower.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060314 (the code used for cut chrysanthemums), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060314 (the code used for cut chrysanthemums) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 060314, not only cut chrysanthemums.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $550M 54% of world exports
- 2 Colombia $212M 21% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$78M 7.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $384M 30% of world imports
- 2 Russia* ~$163M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Kingdom $133M 10% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 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. 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 cut chrysanthemums
Brazil classifies cut chrysanthemums under NCM 0603.14.00: HS 0603.14 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cut chrysanthemums
What is the HS code for Cut chrysanthemums?
The HS code for Cut chrysanthemums is 060314 (Flowers, cut; chrysanthemums, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh). The HS code for fresh cut chrysanthemums is 0603.14.
How do I classify Cut chrysanthemums for customs?
Cut chrysanthemums is classified under HS code 060314 — Flowers, cut; chrysanthemums, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include potted chrysanthemums?
No, potted chrysanthemums are considered live plants and are classified under HS code 0602.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of cut chrysanthemums (HS 060314)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060314 (the code used for cut chrysanthemums) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($550M, 54% of world exports), Colombia ($212M) and Vietnam (about $78M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 cut chrysanthemums (HS 060314)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060314 (the code used for cut chrysanthemums) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($384M, 30% of world imports), Russia (about $163M) and the United Kingdom ($133M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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.
Is the HS code for Cut chrysanthemums the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060314 for Cut chrysanthemums is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cut chrysanthemums in Brazil?
In Brazil, cut chrysanthemums (HS 060314) is classified under NCM 0603.14.00.