Fresh Gladiolus Bulb Flowers from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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