Flowers, cut; flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums or lillies

HS v2017 Code: 060319

About flowers, cut; flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums or lillies

HS code 060319 covers a diverse range of fresh-cut flowers and flower buds that are suitable for use in bouquets, floral arrangements, and other ornamental purposes. This industry plays a vital role in the global horticulture and floriculture sectors, providing a wide variety of aesthetically pleasing and fragrant blooms to consumers, event organizers, and businesses worldwide. The production and trade of these specialty flowers contribute significantly to the broader agricultural economy.

Production process

The production of the flowers and flower buds covered under HS code 060319 typically involves a combination of greenhouse cultivation, field growing, and post-harvest handling techniques. Growers carefully manage factors such as soil composition, irrigation, temperature, and lighting to ensure optimal growth and quality of the blooms. Harvesting is done by hand, with workers carefully cutting the stems at the appropriate stage of maturity. The flowers are then processed, graded, and packaged for distribution to domestic and international markets.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the flowers and flower buds under HS code 060319 include fertile soil, greenhouse or field cultivation infrastructure, irrigation systems, and specialized horticultural equipment. Growers also rely on a skilled labor force to handle the delicate harvesting and post-harvest processing tasks. Additionally, the industry may utilize various agricultural chemicals, such as fertilizers and pesticides, to maintain plant health and productivity.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 060319 are the fresh-cut flowers and flower buds themselves, which are then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries. These include 060311 Roses, 060312 Carnations, 060313 Orchids, 060314 Chrysanthemums, and 060315 Lilies, as well as other floral arrangements and decorative products. The flowers and buds may also be used in the production of 330300 Perfumes and toilet waters and other fragrance-related goods.

Revisions to 060319

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 060319. The most recent 1 version of this code (060319) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 060319 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for flowers, cut; flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums or lillies

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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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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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