Flowers, cut; carnations, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh

HS v2022 Code: 060312

About flowers, cut; carnations, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh

HS code 060312 covers the import and export of fresh cut carnations, flowers, and buds that are suitable for use in bouquets or other ornamental purposes. This industry is an important part of the global floriculture trade, which is valued at over $55 billion annually. Cut flowers are in high demand worldwide for use in a variety of applications, from personal celebrations to commercial decorative displays.

Production process

Carnations and other flowers under this HS code are typically grown in specialized greenhouse or open-field cultivation facilities. Growers carefully monitor factors like temperature, humidity, and soil conditions to optimize plant health and flower production. Harvesting is done by hand, with workers carefully cutting the stems at the appropriate length. The flowers are then processed, packaged, and shipped to meet the demands of wholesalers, retailers, and end-consumers.

Production inputs

Key inputs for the production of cut flowers under HS code 060312 include fertile soil or soilless growing media, greenhouse or field infrastructure, irrigation systems, fertilizers, and pesticides. Specialized equipment like harvesting tools and refrigerated transport vehicles are also important resources. Growers may also rely on the supply of 060311 Flowers, cut; roses, fresh and other floral inputs to create mixed bouquets and arrangements.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is fresh cut carnations, flowers, and floral buds that are sold to wholesalers, florists, event planners, and consumers. These products may be used individually or combined with other 060311 Flowers, cut; roses, fresh, 060319 Flowers, cut; other and 060390 Flowers, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared to create a wide range of bouquets, centerpieces, and other decorative items.

Revisions to 060312

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 060312. The most recent 1 version of this code (060312) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 060312.

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