Heading 0603
HTS code 0603 — Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared
- Tariff lines
- 35
- General duty
- General duty rates from 3.2% to 6.8%
Tariff lines under heading 0603
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0603.11.0030 | Spray (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Roses) | 6.8% | No. |
| 0603.11.0050 | Other (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Roses) | 6.8% | No. |
| 0603.12.3000 | Miniature (spray) carnations (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Carnations) | 3.2% | No. |
| 0603.12.7000 | Other (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Carnations) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.13.0050 | Dendrobium (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Orchids) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.13.0060 | Other (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Orchids) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.14.0010 | Pom Pom (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Chrysanthemums > Chrysanthemums) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.14.0020 | Other (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Chrysanthemums > Chrysanthemums) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.15.0000 | Lilies (Lillium spp.) (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0105 | Anthuriums (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0107 | Alstroemeria (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0109 | Aster (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0111 | Bells of Ireland (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0113 | Bird of Paradise (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0114 | Calla lilies (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0115 | Daffodils (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0116 | Delphinium (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0117 | Freesia (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0118 | Gerbera (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0119 | Gladiolus (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0120 | Gypsophila (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0125 | Hydrangea (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0127 | Hypericum (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0129 | Lisianthus (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0131 | Peony (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0135 | Ranunculus (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0137 | Scabiosa (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0140 | Snapdragons (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0141 | Statice (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0142 | Stock (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0143 | Sunflowers (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0145 | Tulips (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0155 | Campanula (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.19.0197 | Other (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared > Fresh > Other) | 6.4% | No. |
| 0603.90.0000 | Other (Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared) | 4% | No. |
Documents required to import under 0603
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
- APHIS Plant Import Permit (PPQ 587)Conditional
Required to import most plants and plant products
Must be obtained from USDA-APHIS before the shipment arrives
- APHIS Permit for Plant Pests / Biocontrol (PPQ 505)Conditional
Required only to import live plant pests or biological control agents
Common questions
- What is HTS code 0603?
- HTS heading 0603 covers cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared. It sits in Chapter 06 (live plants and cut flowers) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 35 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 0603?
- General duty rates from 3.2% to 6.8%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 0603 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 06
- 0601Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading 1212
- 0602Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn
- 0604Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens, being goods of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared