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 v2022 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 wide range of cut flowers and flower buds that are used for bouquets, ornamental purposes, and various other applications. This industry plays a significant role in the global floral trade, providing a diverse array of products that cater to the aesthetic and decorative needs of consumers, event organizers, and various industries. The production and export of these flowers are important economic activities, particularly for countries with favorable climates and well-established horticultural sectors.

Production process

The production of cut flowers and flower buds under HS code 0603 typically involves a multi-step process. Flowers are cultivated in greenhouses, open fields, or specialized nurseries, where they are carefully tended to ensure optimal growth and quality. Harvesting is done manually or with the aid of specialized equipment, and the flowers are then processed, which may include sorting, grading, and packaging to meet market requirements. Depending on the intended use, the flowers may be further treated, such as drying, dyeing, or impregnation, to enhance their appearance and longevity.

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, seedlings, fertilizers, and pesticides. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment, including greenhouses, irrigation systems, and post-harvest processing machinery. Labor, both skilled and unskilled, is another crucial input, as the production and handling of these delicate flowers often require significant manual work.

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 4901 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, 9701 Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand, collages and similar decorative plaques, and 9703 Original sculptures and statuary, in any material, among others, where these flowers are used for decorative and ornamental purposes. The industry also produces dried, dyed, and otherwise prepared flowers, which have a range of applications in the crafts, fashion, and home decor sectors.

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/v2022/06'>06: Trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0603'>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/v2022/0601'>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/v2022/0602'>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/v2022/0604'>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/v2022/060311'>060311: Flowers, cut; roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/060312'>060312: Flowers, cut; carnations, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/060313'>060313: Flowers, cut; orchids, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/060314'>060314: Flowers, cut; chrysanthemums, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/060315'>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/v2022/060319'>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/v2022/060390'>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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