Fresh Carnation Church Altar Arrangement

Florist-made altar decoration with 30 fresh carnations in oasis holders for religious ornamental use. HTS 0603.12.70.00 applies to such partly assembled fresh carnation articles excluding other material accessories. Commonly imported for event decorators.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0602.90.90Lower: 22.3% vs 23.9%

If with rooted bulbs or propagating material

Any live planting capability excludes from cut flower chapter per Chapter 6 notes.

0603.19.01Same rate: 23.9%

If other fresh flowers mixed with carnations

Predominantly non-carnation fresh flower mixes use 0603.19 general heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Separate invoices for flowers vs containers to clarify primary classification as cut flowers

• Inspect for spider mites pre-shipment; common carnation pest requiring fumigation certs

• Use 'For Immediate Ornamental Use Only' labeling to avoid propagation misclassification

Related Products under HTS 0603.12.70.00

Fresh Standard Carnation Bouquet

A bouquet of 20 fresh standard carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) suitable for ornamental purposes, commonly supplied by florists. These cut flowers fall under HTS 0603.12.70.00 as 'other' fresh carnations not classified as mini-carnations. They are harvested at peak bloom for vases or arrangements.

Fresh Red Carnation Corsage

A small corsage arrangement of 5 fresh red carnations wired and beribboned for ornamental wear at events. Classified under HTS 0603.12.70.00 as 'other' fresh carnations per Chapter Note including articles made wholly or partly of such flowers. Accessories like ribbons are disregarded for classification.

Fresh White Carnation Wedding Posy

A handheld posy of 12 fresh white carnations wrapped in lace for bridal use, supplied by florists for ornamental purposes. HTS 0603.12.70.00 covers this as 'other' fresh carnations, including such partly assembled articles per chapter notes. Ideal for short-term decorative events.

Fresh Pink Carnation Funeral Spray

A large standing spray of 50 fresh pink carnations on foam base for funeral services, a common florist ornamental product. Falls under HTS 0603.12.70.00 as 'other' fresh carnations including wreaths/similar articles per chapter note. Foam is considered accessory material.

Fresh Bi-Color Carnation Vase Filler

Loose bunch of 25 fresh bi-color carnations (pink/white) packaged for retail vase arrangements. As nursery-supplied fresh cut flowers for ornamental use, classified HTS 0603.12.70.00 'other' carnations. Not mini varieties.