Product classification
HS code for Cut lilies: 0603.15
Flowers, cut, lilies (Lilium spp.), flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh.
Classification of cut lilies under HS 0603.15
Cut lilies are classified under HS code 0603.15. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically focusing on Chapter 6, which encompasses live trees and other plants, bulbs, roots, and cut flowers. Heading 0603 is dedicated to cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes. Within this heading, the system provides specific subheadings for the most commercially significant flower types. Subheading 0603.15 is explicitly reserved for lilies of the genus Lilium. To qualify for this code, the lilies must be fresh. The classification applies regardless of whether the flowers are presented as individual stems or in bouquets, provided they have not been dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated, or otherwise prepared, which would shift them to a different subheading. The botanical identification as a member of the Lilium genus is the primary requirement for this specific code.
- Covers
- Fresh cut Lilium longiflorum (Easter lilies)
- Fresh cut Asiatic lilies
- Fresh cut Oriental lilies
- Fresh cut Tiger lilies
- Fresh lily buds intended for floral arrangements
- Also under 0603.15
- Vletter & Den Haan
- World Breeding
- Mak Breeding
- Zabo Plant
Codes often confused with 0603.15
Common mistake. A frequent error involves confusing fresh lilies with those that have been preserved or dried. Dried or dyed lilies are classified under HS code 0603.90, which covers cut flowers and buds that have been prepared for long-term use. Another common mistake is classifying lily bulbs under this code; however, bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes, whether dormant or in growth, belong to HS code 0601.10. Furthermore, if the lilies are not of the genus Lilium—such as Daylilies (Hemerocallis) or Water Lilies (Nymphaea), which are botanically distinct—they must be classified under the "other" fresh flowers category in HS code 0603.19. Accurate botanical identification is crucial for correct tariff application.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060315 (the code used for cut lilies), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060315 (the code used for cut lilies) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 69% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 37% 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 060315, not only cut lilies.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $173M 69% of world exports
- 2 Costa Rica* ~$27M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Colombia $23M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $250M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $105M 37% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $69M 25% of world imports
- 3 Germany $14M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $280M 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 lilies
Brazil classifies cut lilies under NCM 0603.15.00: HS 0603.15 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cut lilies
What is the HS code for Cut lilies?
The HS code for Cut lilies is 060315 (Flowers, cut; lilies (Lilium spp.), flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh). The HS code for fresh cut lilies is 0603.15.
How do I classify Cut lilies for customs?
Cut lilies is classified under HS code 060315 — Flowers, cut; lilies (Lilium spp.), flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are dried lilies included under this HS code?
No, dried or preserved lilies are classified under HS code 0603.90, as 0603.15 is strictly for fresh specimens.
Which countries are the top exporters of cut lilies (HS 060315)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060315 (the code used for cut lilies) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($173M, 69% of world exports), Costa Rica (about $27M) and Colombia ($23M). World exports came to about $250M, 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 lilies (HS 060315)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060315 (the code used for cut lilies) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($105M, 37% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($69M) and Germany ($14M). World imports came to about $280M, 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 lilies the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060315 for Cut lilies 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 lilies in Brazil?
In Brazil, cut lilies (HS 060315) is classified under NCM 0603.15.00.