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 Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.4% | +17.5% | 23.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.4% | +10.0% | 16.4% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6.4% | +10.0% | 16.4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.4% | +10.0% | 16.4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.4% | +10.0% | 16.4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as carnations
Misidentification of stock spikes as Dianthus carnations shifts to the specific carnation subheading.
If dried for preservation
Dried stock flowers for ornamental use fall under Chapter 0604 for dried cut flowers.
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
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Fresh White Stock Flower Bunches
Bunches of fresh white stock flowers, known for their sweet clove-like scent and spiky blooms, ideal for wedding bouquets and floral arrangements. Falls under HTS 0603.19.01.42 as fresh 'other' cut flowers specifically stock, suitable for ornamental purposes. Excludes foliage or accessories of other materials.
Fresh Pink Stock Cut Flowers
Vibrant fresh pink stock cut flowers harvested at peak bloom for immediate use in bouquets or vases. Specifically classified in HTS 0603.19.01.42 as fresh stock under 'other' cut flowers suitable for ornamental purposes, not including potatoes or Chapter 7 products. Popular in florist trade for their height and fragrance.
Fresh Fragrant Stock Flower Stems
Long-stemmed fresh stock flowers prized for their intense evening fragrance, used in high-end floral designs and bouquets. HTS 0603.19.01.42 covers these as fresh cut stock flowers suitable for ornamental use by nursery gardeners or florists. Distinguishes from Chapter 7 bulbs or vegetables.
Fresh Matthiola Incana Stock Blooms
Fresh blooms of Matthiola incana, the botanical name for stock, with clustered fragrant flowers in mixed colors for versatile ornamental applications. Precisely under HTS 0603.19.01.42 as fresh 'stock' cut flowers and buds suitable for bouquets. Supplied by florists, excluding live trees or Chapter 7 items.