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 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 supplied as live bulbs for planting
Live tulip bulbs for propagation fall under heading 0601 for bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes, not cut flowers.
If dried or preserved
Dried tulip buds shift to heading 0604 for dried flowers, excluding fresh preparations.
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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Fresh Red Tulip Stems
Long-stemmed fresh red tulips cut for bouquets, ideal for wedding and event decorations. Classified under HTS 0603.19.01.45 as fresh tulips, other than roses or orchids, suitable for ornamental use by florists. Preparation includes trimming for vase life extension.
Fresh Yellow Tulip Flower Buds
Unopened fresh yellow tulip buds harvested for boutique floral arrangements and ornamental displays. These qualify under HTS 0603.19.01.45 as fresh cut tulip flower buds suitable for bouquets, aligning with chapter provisions for nursery and florist goods.
Fresh Parrot Tulip Blooms
Vibrant fresh parrot variety tulip blooms, cut and suited for high-end bouquets or ornamental vases. HTS 0603.19.01.45 covers these fresh tulips as other cut flowers for florist use, excluding live trees or Chapter 7 products.
Fresh Fringed Tulip Flowers
Freshly cut fringed tulip flowers with unique petal edges, prepared for ornamental purposes in bouquets or centerpieces. Falls under HTS 0603.19.01.45 for fresh tulips, suitable for florists as per Chapter 6 scope.
Fresh Double Tulip Stems
Fresh double-petaled tulip stems cut for luxurious bouquets and ornamental decor. Classified in HTS 0603.19.01.45 as fresh other tulips for florist supply, distinct from live planting material.
Fresh Lily-Flowering Tulip Buds
Fresh lily-flowering tulip buds, cut for elegant bouquets and suitable for ornamental use. HTS 0603.19.01.45 applies to these fresh tulip buds as florist goods, per chapter exclusions.