Product classification
HS code for Dried flowers: 0603.90
Flowers, cut, flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.
Classification of dried flowers under HS 0603.90
Dried flowers are classified under HS code 0603.90. This code is part of Chapter 6, which covers live trees, plants, bulbs, and cut flowers. Heading 0603 specifically addresses cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes. The subheading 0603.90 is the designated category for flowers that are not fresh. This includes flowers that have been dried, bleached, dyed, impregnated, or otherwise prepared to maintain their aesthetic appeal for long-term decorative use. The classification requires that the product's essential character is derived from the flower or the bud itself. Modern preservation techniques, such as the use of glycerin or chemical dyes, do not remove the product from this heading. This classification is vital for the floral and craft industries, as it distinguishes ornamental botanical products from those intended for medicinal or industrial use, which are found in other chapters.
- Covers
- Dried rose buds and petals
- Preserved lavender bunches
- Bleached hydrangeas
- Dyed baby's breath (Gypsophila)
- Pressed flowers for ornamental displays
- Also under 0603.90
- Verdissimo
- Secondflor
- preserved flower suppliers on Etsy/Amazon
- Sola Wood Flowers
Codes often confused with 0603.90
Common mistake. Dried flowers are often confused with HS code 0604.90, which is for foliage, branches, and plant parts without flowers. Another common misclassification is HS code 1211.90, which covers plants used primarily in perfumery, pharmacy, or for insecticidal purposes. For example, dried chamomile intended for tea should be classified under 1211, whereas dried chamomile for a bouquet belongs in 0603.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060390 (the code used for dried flowers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060390 (the code used for dried flowers) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 11% 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 060390, not only dried flowers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $292M 46% of world exports
- 2 Israel $66M 10% of world exports
- 3 Nigeria $57M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $638M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $62M 11% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $52M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 United States $44M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $548M 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 dried flowers
Brazil classifies dried flowers under NCM 0603.90.00: HS 0603.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dried flowers
What is the HS code for Dried flowers?
The HS code for Dried flowers is 060390 (Flowers, cut; flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared). The HS code for dried, dyed, or bleached cut flowers and buds for ornamental use is 0603.90.
How do I classify Dried flowers for customs?
Dried flowers is classified under HS code 060390 — Flowers, cut; flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are preserved flowers in glycerin classified here?
Yes, flowers preserved or impregnated with glycerin for ornamental purposes are classified under HS code 0603.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of dried flowers (HS 060390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060390 (the code used for dried flowers) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($292M, 46% of world exports), Israel ($66M) and Nigeria ($57M). World exports came to about $638M, 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 dried flowers (HS 060390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060390 (the code used for dried flowers) in UN Comtrade data were France ($62M, 11% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($52M) and the United States ($44M). World imports came to about $548M, 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 Dried flowers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060390 for Dried flowers 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 dried flowers in Brazil?
In Brazil, dried flowers (HS 060390) is classified under NCM 0603.90.00.