Product classification
HS code for Cut orchids: 0603.13
Flowers, cut, orchids, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh.
Classification of cut orchids under HS 0603.13
Cut orchids are classified under HS code 0603.13. This classification is part of Chapter 6 of the Harmonized System, which includes live plants and floral products. Heading 0603 is reserved for cut flowers and buds used for ornamental purposes. Subheading 0603.13 specifically identifies fresh orchids. To be classified here, the orchids must be fresh and not subjected to any permanent preservation techniques. This code is used globally to track the trade of these high-value tropical and temperate flowers. The classification applies to all genera within the Orchidaceae family, provided they are presented as cut flowers. Whether the orchids are shipped as individual blooms in water tubes or as full sprays, they fall under this specific subheading as long as they meet the "fresh" criteria defined in the Chapter notes. The degree of processing is minimal, usually limited to cutting and packaging for transport.
- Covers
- Fresh cut Phalaenopsis orchid sprays
- Fresh cut Cymbidium blooms
- Fresh cut Dendrobium stems
- Fresh cut Vanda orchids
- Fresh cut Cattleya flowers
- Fresh cut Oncidium (dancing lady) orchids
- Also under 0603.13
- Ansu Vanda
- Orchidaceae
- Floricultura
- Green Valley Orchids
Codes often confused with 0603.13
Common mistake. Orchids are frequently misclassified when they are imported as live, potted plants rather than cut flowers. Live orchid plants belong under HS code 0602.90. Another common mistake is using the general "other" fresh flowers category (HS code 0603.19) instead of the specific orchid code 0603.13. Furthermore, if the orchids have been dried, bleached, or dyed to extend their shelf life, they must be classified under HS code 0603.90. It is also important to note that vanilla beans, which come from a specific type of orchid, are not classified here but under HS code 0905.10. Proper documentation of the plant's state (cut vs. rooted) is essential for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060313 (the code used for cut orchids), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060313 (the code used for cut orchids) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 060313, not only cut orchids.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $70M 35% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $69M 35% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$33M 17% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $198M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $55M 28% of world imports
- 2 United States $29M 14% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$16M 8.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
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 cut orchids
Brazil classifies cut orchids under NCM 0603.13.00: HS 0603.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cut orchids
What is the HS code for Cut orchids?
The HS code for Cut orchids is 060313 (Flowers, cut; orchids, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh). The HS code for fresh cut orchids is 0603.13.
How do I classify Cut orchids for customs?
Cut orchids is classified under HS code 060313 — Flowers, cut; orchids, 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 orchids in pots?
No, orchids in pots are considered live plants and are classified under HS code 0602.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of cut orchids (HS 060313)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060313 (the code used for cut orchids) 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 cut orchids (HS 060313)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060313 (the code used for cut orchids) 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.
Is the HS code for Cut orchids the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060313 for Cut orchids 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 orchids in Brazil?
In Brazil, cut orchids (HS 060313) is classified under NCM 0603.13.00.