Fresh Purple Stock Flowers from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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