Fresh Cut Tulip Bulbs

Freshly harvested tulip bulbs suitable for bouquets or ornamental arrangements, cut and prepared for immediate use in floral displays. These fall under HTS 0603.19.01.45 as fresh cut flowers and flower buds of tulips, commonly supplied by florists for decorative purposes. They are not live plants but prepared cut products per Chapter 6 notes.

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.

0601.20.10Lower: 17.5% vs 23.9%

If supplied as live bulbs for planting

Live tulip bulbs for propagation fall under heading 0601 for bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes, not cut flowers.

0604Lower: 17% vs 23.9%

If dried or preserved

Dried tulip buds shift to heading 0604 for dried flowers, excluding fresh preparations.

0603Same rate: 23.9%

If sold in bouquets with other fresh flowers

Bouquets mixing tulips with roses or other specified flowers may classify under 0603.10 per chapter notes on mixed arrangements.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify freshness with phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA APHIS requirements; declare exact quantity and preparation method to avoid misclassification as live bulbs

• Common pitfall: failing to distinguish cut buds from live planting bulbs

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