Product classification
HS code for Preserved 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 preserved flowers under HS 0603.90
Preserved flowers are classified under HS code 0603.90. This heading covers cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes. While fresh flowers are classified under subheadings 0603.11 through 0603.19, the "other" category (0603.90) is reserved for flowers that have undergone preservation treatments. These treatments include drying, bleaching, dyeing, or impregnation with substances like glycerin to maintain their appearance and flexibility over long periods. The classification is based on the fact that the product remains a natural plant material, even though it has been chemically or physically altered to prevent decay. This distinguishes them from artificial flowers made from plastic or fabric. The preservation process must not change the fundamental character of the flower as a natural botanical specimen. This code is used globally to track the trade of dried and chemically stabilized floral products.
- Covers
- Dried roses and lavender
- Bleached hydrangeas
- Dyed carnations
- Flowers preserved in glycerin
- Resin-coated natural flowers
- Pressed dried flowers
- Also under 0603.90
- Verdissimo
- Secondflor
- preserved flower suppliers on Etsy/Amazon
- Sola Wood Flowers
Codes often confused with 0603.90
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 6702, which covers artificial flowers made of plastic, fabric, or paper. Preserved flowers must be natural to stay in 0603.90. Another error is using 0603.11-19, which are strictly for fresh cut flowers that have not been dried or chemically treated.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060390 (the code used for preserved flowers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060390 (the code used for preserved 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 preserved 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 preserved flowers
Brazil classifies preserved 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 preserved flowers
What is the HS code for Preserved flowers?
The HS code for Preserved 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, bleached, or otherwise preserved natural flowers is 0603.90.
How do I classify Preserved flowers for customs?
Preserved 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 plastic flowers classified here?
No, plastic or fabric flowers are considered artificial and are classified under HS code 6702.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of preserved flowers (HS 060390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060390 (the code used for preserved 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 preserved flowers (HS 060390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060390 (the code used for preserved 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 Preserved flowers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060390 for Preserved 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 preserved flowers in Brazil?
In Brazil, preserved flowers (HS 060390) is classified under NCM 0603.90.00.