Product classification
HS code for Fresh cut carnations: 0603.12
Flowers, cut, carnations, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh.
Classification of fresh cut carnations under HS 0603.12
Fresh cut carnations are classified under Chapter 06 of the Harmonized System, which covers live trees and other plants, bulbs, roots, and cut flowers. Heading 0603 is specifically designated for cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes. Within this heading, the HS system provides specific subheadings for the most commercially significant flower types to facilitate detailed trade monitoring. Subheading 0603.12 is the specific code for fresh carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus). To qualify for this classification, the flowers must be 'fresh,' meaning they have not been dried, dyed, bleached, or otherwise chemically preserved. The classification applies to the flowers regardless of their color or whether they are presented as single stems or in bunches. If the carnations are part of a mixed bouquet, the classification may be determined by the 'essential character' rule (GRI 3b), though many customs territories require each flower species in a bouquet to be declared under its specific subheading for phytosanitary and statistical purposes.
- Covers
- Fresh standard carnations
- Fresh spray carnations
- Fresh mini carnations
- Fresh carnation buds suitable for ornamental use
- Also under 0603.12
- HilverdaFlorist
- Selecta One
- Danziger
- Ball Horticultural Company
Codes often confused with 0603.12
Common mistake. Carnations are often misclassified under 0603.19, which is the 'other' category for fresh flowers. While 0603.19 is a catch-all, carnations must be specifically declared under 0603.12. Another error is using 0603.90, which is reserved for flowers that are dried, dyed, or otherwise prepared. If the carnations have been tinted with artificial colors, they belong in 0603.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060312 (the code used for fresh cut carnations), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060312 (the code used for fresh cut carnations) in UN Comtrade data was Colombia, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 060312, not only fresh cut carnations.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Colombia $337M 50% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $161M 24% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $46M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $677M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $205M 26% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $115M 15% of world imports
- 3 Japan $96M 12% of world imports
World total: $780M 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 fresh cut carnations
Brazil classifies fresh cut carnations under NCM 0603.12.00: HS 0603.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh cut carnations
What is the HS code for Fresh cut carnations?
The HS code for Fresh cut carnations is 060312 (Flowers, cut; carnations, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh). The specific HS code for fresh cut carnations is 0603.12.
How do I classify Fresh cut carnations for customs?
Fresh cut carnations is classified under HS code 060312 — Flowers, cut; carnations, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the carnations are dried?
Dried carnations are no longer classified under 0603.12; they must be classified under the subheading for 'Other' prepared flowers, which is 0603.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh cut carnations (HS 060312)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060312 (the code used for fresh cut carnations) in UN Comtrade data were Colombia ($337M, 50% of world exports), the Netherlands ($161M) and Türkiye ($46M). World exports came to about $677M, 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 fresh cut carnations (HS 060312)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060312 (the code used for fresh cut carnations) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($205M, 26% of world imports), the Netherlands ($115M) and Japan ($96M). World imports came to about $780M, 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 Fresh cut carnations the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060312 for Fresh cut carnations 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 fresh cut carnations in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh cut carnations (HS 060312) is classified under NCM 0603.12.00.