Fresh Gladiolus Bulb Flowers

Long-stemmed gladiolus flowers freshly cut from the bulb, featuring vibrant spikes of blooms in colors like red, pink, and white, ideal for bouquets or vase arrangements. Classified under HTS 0603.19.01.19 as fresh cut gladiolus suitable for ornamental purposes, supplied by florists. Excludes dried or processed forms.

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.

0601.20.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 23.9%

If live gladiolus bulbs or corms for planting

Unc ut bulbs supplied for planting fall under live bulbs and tubers in Chapter 6 heading 0601, not cut flowers.

0603.90.00.00Lower: 21.5% vs 23.9%

If dried, dyed, or otherwise prepared

Any processing beyond fresh state moves gladiolus to the 'other' prepared flowers subheading.

0604Lower: 17% vs 23.9%

If sold in bouquets or floral arrangements

Chapter notes include bouquets made of fresh cut flowers under 0604 for mixed or assembled ornamental products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify freshness upon arrival with phytosanitary certificates from origin country to meet USDA APHIS requirements

• Label as 'fresh cut gladiolus' avoiding any drying claims to stay in fresh category

• Watch for misclassification as bulbs under 0601 if not cut flowers