Product classification
HS code for Fresh 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 fresh cut lilies under HS 0603.15
Fresh cut lilies are classified under HS code 0603.15. This classification is governed by the Harmonized System's General Interpretative Rules (GIR), specifically GIR 1, which states that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 6 of the HS nomenclature covers live trees and other plants, including bulbs, roots, and cut flowers. Heading 0603 is specifically dedicated to cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes. Within this heading, the system distinguishes between fresh flowers and those that have been dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated, or otherwise prepared. Subheading 0603.15 is the specific international designation for lilies of the genus Lilium. To be correctly classified here, the lilies must be in a fresh state, typically transported in water or under refrigeration to maintain their physiological viability for decorative use. This code applies regardless of the specific variety of Lilium, such as Oriental, Asiatic, or Longiflorum, provided they are presented as cut stems or buds.
- Covers
- Fresh cut Oriental lilies
- Fresh cut Asiatic lilies
- Longiflorum (Easter lily) cut stems
- Fresh lily buds for floral arrangements
- Tiger lilies (Lilium lancifolium) in fresh cut form
- Also under 0603.15
- Vletter & Den Haan
- World Breeding
- Mak Breeding
- Zabo Plant
Codes often confused with 0603.15
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 0603.19, which is a residual category for "other" fresh cut flowers. This happens when the specific genus Lilium is not declared on shipping documents. Another common error involves HS code 0601.10, which covers lily bulbs in a dormant or growing state; if the product includes the bulb for planting rather than just the cut stem, it must move to Chapter 6.01. Additionally, if lilies have been preserved or dyed, they must be classified under 0603.90 instead of 0603.15.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060315 (the code used for fresh cut lilies), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060315 (the code used for fresh 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 fresh 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 fresh cut lilies
Brazil classifies fresh 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 fresh cut lilies
What is the HS code for Fresh cut lilies?
The HS code for Fresh cut lilies is 060315 (Flowers, cut; lilies (Lilium spp.), flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh). The international HS code for fresh cut lilies of the genus Lilium is 0603.15.
How do I classify Fresh cut lilies for customs?
Fresh 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.
Does this code include daylilies?
No, daylilies belong to the genus Hemerocallis and are typically classified under the "other" category of 0603.19, as 0603.15 is strictly for the Lilium genus.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh cut lilies (HS 060315)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060315 (the code used for fresh 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 fresh cut lilies (HS 060315)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060315 (the code used for fresh 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 Fresh cut lilies the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060315 for Fresh 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 fresh cut lilies in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh cut lilies (HS 060315) is classified under NCM 0603.15.00.