Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Dried, Dyed, or Otherwise Prepared Cut Flowers and Buds (HS 060390) totaled $2.4M in August 2026, imported from 23 countries.
Importers of Dried, Dyed, or Otherwise Prepared Cut Flowers and Buds paid $126K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.23% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Dried, Dyed, or Otherwise Prepared Cut Flowers and Buds imports of $2.4M in August 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataProcessed cut flowers — dried, bleached, dyed, glycerin-treated, or otherwise preserved — fall under a single 10-digit line (0603900000) and are commercially distinct from fresh-cut flowers in both their supply chain and their regulatory treatment. Mexico leads US imports of prepared cut flowers, followed by Ecuador and Colombia, reflecting the proximity advantage for dried and preserved product that does not require the same cold-chain urgency as fresh flowers. Because these products are no longer living plant material, USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements differ from those for fresh flowers, though admissibility rules still apply and importers should confirm current APHIS guidance for preserved botanical material. The prepared-flower category serves the craft, home décor, and event-design markets, where shelf life and color stability are more important than freshness.
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187 import shipments a month
USDA APHIS requirements for preserved botanical material depend on the treatment method and the species involved. Fully dried or chemically preserved flowers may face different — and sometimes reduced — phytosanitary documentation requirements compared to fresh material, but they are not automatically exempt. Importers should consult current APHIS regulations and, where applicable, obtain documentation from the exporting country's plant protection authority confirming the treatment applied. A licensed customs broker with experience in botanical imports can help navigate the specific requirements.
The primary end-use markets are home décor, craft supply retail, wedding and event design, and dried floral arrangement manufacturing. Unlike fresh flowers, prepared flowers have extended shelf life and can be warehoused and distributed through standard retail supply chains, making them suitable for mass-market retailers, craft chains, and online floral décor platforms. Seasonal demand peaks around autumn harvest themes and winter holidays rather than the Valentine's Day and Mother's Day spikes that drive fresh flower imports.
Subheading 6 of 7 in heading 0603
Subheading 060390 · $2.4M of $150.0M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0603900000 | Cut Flowers/Buds Dried, Dyed or Otherwise Prepared | $2.4M | 5.23% | 67.65% | $126K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0603900000 | Cut Flowers/Buds Dried, Dyed or Otherwise Prepared | $1.1M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $35.4M of Dried, Dyed, or Otherwise Prepared Cut Flowers and Buds and exported $3.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Ecuador and Mexico together supply 77% of it. China pays 23.6% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
32.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.23% of imports for consumption.