Product classification
HS code for Fresh cut flowers: 0603.19
Flowers, cut, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums or lillies.
Classification of fresh cut flowers under HS 0603.19
The HS code 0603.19 is a residual or 'basket' category used for fresh cut flowers and buds that are not specifically named in the preceding subheadings of 0603. Chapter 06 covers live plants and floral products, and heading 0603 focuses on items suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes. While the HS system provides specific codes for roses (0603.11), carnations (0603.12), orchids (0603.13), chrysanthemums (0603.14), and lilies (0603.15), the 0603.19 code captures the vast remainder of the floral world. This includes popular species such as tulips, sunflowers, gladioli, hydrangeas, and alstroemeria. To be classified here, the product must be a flower or a flower bud, and it must be fresh. The 'fresh' designation implies that the product has not been dried, dyed, bleached, or impregnated with chemicals for long-term preservation. This classification is vital for the global floriculture trade, as it encompasses a significant percentage of the variety found in modern floral arrangements. Importers must ensure that the species included under this code comply with CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) if applicable, even though they fall under a general category.
- Covers
- Fresh cut tulips and sunflowers
- Fresh cut hydrangeas and peonies
- Fresh cut gladioli and snapdragons
- Fresh cut alstroemeria and gerberas
- Also under 0603.19
- Flower Council of Holland (for general promotion)
- various independent growers
- local florists sourcing diverse blooms
Codes often confused with 0603.19
Common mistake. The most frequent error is including flowers that have their own specific code, such as roses (0603.11) or lilies (0603.15), in this 'other' category. Another common mistake is confusing cut flowers with ornamental foliage; if the item consists of leaves, branches, or grasses without flowers, it should be classified under heading 0604.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060319 (the code used for fresh cut flowers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060319 (the code used for fresh cut flowers) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 25% 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 060319, not only fresh cut flowers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $3.0B 54% of world exports
- 2 Colombia $1.4B 25% of world exports
- 3 Kenya $223M 4.0% of world exports
World total: $5.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.0B 25% of world imports
- 2 United States $715M 17% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $371M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $4.2B 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 flowers
Brazil classifies fresh cut flowers under NCM 0603.19.00: HS 0603.19 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 flowers
What is the HS code for Fresh cut flowers?
The HS code for Fresh cut flowers is 060319 (Flowers, cut; flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums or lillies). For fresh cut flowers not specifically named (like roses or lilies), the HS code is 0603.19.
How do I classify Fresh cut flowers for customs?
Fresh cut flowers is classified under HS code 060319 — Flowers, cut; flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums or lillies. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are dried flowers included in 0603.19?
No, dried, dyed, or otherwise preserved flowers are classified under HS code 0603.90. The 0603.19 code is strictly for fresh specimens.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh cut flowers (HS 060319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060319 (the code used for fresh cut flowers) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($3.0B, 54% of world exports), Colombia ($1.4B) and Kenya ($223M). World exports came to about $5.5B, 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 flowers (HS 060319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060319 (the code used for fresh cut flowers) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.0B, 25% of world imports), the United States ($715M) and the Netherlands ($371M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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 flowers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060319 for Fresh cut 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 fresh cut flowers in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh cut flowers (HS 060319) is classified under NCM 0603.19.00.