Fresh Cut Orchids from Canada
Freshly harvested orchid flowers, cut to stem length suitable for bouquets or ornamental displays in vases. These fall under HTS 0603.19.01.97 as fresh cut flowers of a kind suitable for bouquets, not specified under roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, or lilies. They are commonly supplied by florists for decorative purposes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
66.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify freshness upon arrival with phytosanitary certificates from origin to comply with USDA APHIS regulations
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh cut flowers' to avoid misclassification; include botanical names for customs inspection
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient cooling during transit, which can lead to rejection due to spoilage