Flowers; cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared

HS v2017 Code: 0603

About flowers; cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared

HS code 0603 covers a diverse range of cut flowers and flower buds that are used for bouquets, ornamental purposes, and various other applications. This industry plays a vital role in the global floral trade, providing raw materials for a wide array of downstream industries, including florists, event planners, and the home decor sector. The production and export of these flowers are particularly important for many developing countries, where the industry serves as a significant source of employment and foreign exchange earnings.

Production process

The production of cut flowers and flower buds under HS code 0603 typically involves a combination of greenhouse cultivation, field-grown crops, and post-harvest processing. Growers utilize various techniques to ensure the optimal growth, quality, and longevity of the flowers, including the use of specialized growing media, climate control systems, and pest management strategies. After harvesting, the flowers may undergo further processing, such as drying, dyeing, or impregnation, to enhance their appearance and durability for use in bouquets, arrangements, and other decorative applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of cut flowers and flower buds under HS code 0603 include a range of agricultural inputs, such as seeds, bulbs, and rhizomes; growing media, including soil, peat, and other substrates; and various fertilizers and pesticides to support plant health and growth. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized greenhouse equipment, irrigation systems, and post-harvest processing machinery to ensure the efficient and high-quality production of these floral products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 0603 are the cut flowers and flower buds themselves, which are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries and end-users. These include 4421 Florists, 9403 Home furnishing stores, and 9023 Event planning and management services, among others. The flowers and buds may be sold fresh, dried, dyed, or otherwise prepared for use in bouquets, floral arrangements, and a wide range of decorative applications.

Family tree for flowers; cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/06'>06: Trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0603'>0603: Flowers; cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0601'>0601: Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes; dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading no. 1212</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0602'>0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0604'>0604: Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens; suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated etc.</a>"]

    B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/060311'>060311: Flowers, cut; roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/060312'>060312: Flowers, cut; carnations, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/060313'>060313: Flowers, cut; orchids, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/060314'>060314: Flowers, cut; chrysanthemums, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/060315'>060315: Flowers, cut; lilies (Lilium spp.), flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/060319'>060319: Flowers, cut; flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums or lillies</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/060390'>060390: Flowers, cut; flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared</a>"]


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