Fresh Purple Stock Flowers

Fresh cut stock flowers (Matthiola incana) with their characteristic purple spikes, suitable for bouquets or ornamental arrangements. Classified under HTS 0603.19.01.42 as fresh stock flowers of a kind suitable for bouquets, excluding roses, carnations, and orchids. These fragrant blooms are commonly supplied by florists for decorative use.

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.

0603.19.01Same rate: 23.9%

If classified as carnations

Misidentification of stock spikes as Dianthus carnations shifts to the specific carnation subheading.

0604Lower: 17% vs 23.9%

If dried for preservation

Dried stock flowers for ornamental use fall under Chapter 0604 for dried cut flowers.

0603.90.00.00Lower: 21.5% vs 23.9%

If assembled into bouquets with other flowers

Bouquets made wholly or partly of fresh stock are classified under the bouquet heading per Chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify freshness upon import with phytosanitary certificates to comply with APHIS regulations for cut flowers

• Label bundles clearly with botanical name (Matthiola incana) and origin to avoid misclassification as roses or carnations

• Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding temperature controls during transit, which can lead to rejection at customs