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

HS v2022 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 raw materials for a wide array of downstream industries, including retail florists, event planners, and the home decor market.

Production process

The production of the flowers and flower buds covered under HS code 060319 typically involves specialized greenhouse cultivation techniques. Growers carefully manage factors such as temperature, humidity, irrigation, and lighting to ensure optimal growth and quality. Harvesting is done by hand, with workers carefully cutting the stems at the appropriate length and stage of maturity. Post-harvest handling, including sorting, grading, and packaging, is also a critical part of the production process.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the flowers and flower buds under HS code 060319 include high-quality planting materials, such as seeds or cuttings, as well as specialized greenhouse equipment, including climate control systems, irrigation systems, and harvesting tools. Growers also rely on a range of agricultural inputs, such as fertilizers, pesticides, and growth regulators, to ensure the health and quality of their crops.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 060319 is fresh-cut flowers and flower buds that are suitable for use in bouquets, floral arrangements, and other ornamental purposes. These products are often consumed by 060311 Roses, cut, 060312 Carnations, cut, 060313 Orchids, cut, 060314 Chrysanthemums, cut, and 060315 Lilies, cut, as well as by a wide range of retail florists, event planners, and home decor businesses.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 060319.

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/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/v2022/060319'>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/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/v2022/060312'>060312: Flowers, cut; carnations, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/060313'>060313: Flowers, cut; orchids, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/060314'>060314: Flowers, cut; chrysanthemums, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/060315'>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/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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