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U.S. imports of fresh cut carnations and buds (HS 060312) totaled $25.2M in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Fresh Cut Carnations and Buds paid $2.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $24.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh Cut Carnations and Buds imports of $25.2M in April 2026 ran 47% above the year-to-date monthly average of $17.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMiniature spray carnations and standard large-headed carnations are classified separately under this heading — 0603123000 for spray (miniature) and 0603127000 for standard — a distinction that must be reflected accurately on commercial invoices and entry documents. Colombia is the dominant supplier of fresh carnations to the US market, leveraging established cold-chain infrastructure and favorable growing climates in the Andean highlands. All fresh-cut carnations require a phytosanitary certificate and are subject to USDA APHIS port inspection for thrips, mites, and other regulated pests that are commonly associated with this commodity. Carnation imports are particularly sensitive to Valentine's Day and Mother's Day seasonal surges, which can strain air-freight capacity from South American origins.
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Spray (miniature) carnations, classified under 0603123000, are multi-stemmed varieties with several smaller blooms per stem, while standard carnations under 0603127000 are single large-headed blooms on individual stems. The distinction is based on the physical variety and stem structure, not simply size, and should be clearly described on the commercial invoice to support correct classification.
Fresh-cut carnations from Colombia are not currently subject to antidumping, countervailing duty, or Section 301 measures. However, all fresh carnation shipments must clear USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection regardless of origin, and importers should verify current admissibility requirements with APHIS and a licensed customs broker before each shipment.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLOMBIA | $24.8M | -- | -$24.8M |
| ECUADOR | $448K | -- | -$448K |
| CANADA | -- | $109K | +$109K |
| COSTA RICA | $4K | -- | -$4K |
| MEXICO | $3K | -- | -$3K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0603127000 | STANDARD CARNATIONS, FRESH | $17.1M | 10.14% | $1.7M |
| 0603123000 | MINIATURE (SPRAY) CARNATIONS, FRESH | $8.1M | 10.03% | $795K |
STANDARD CARNATIONS, FRESH
MINIATURE (SPRAY) CARNATIONS, FRESH
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0603120000 | CARNATIONS, FRESH | $109K |
CARNATIONS, FRESH
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FRESH CUT ROSES AND BUDS
HS 060311
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HS 060290
FRESH CUT FLOWERS & BUDS FOR BOUQUEST,NES
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HS 060314
LILIES, FRESH CUT AND FRESH BUDS FOR BOUQUETS ETC
HS 060315
FOLIAGE BRANCHES ETC W/O FLOWERS GRASSES ETC FRESH
HS 060420
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $21.0M | -- | -$21.0M |
| California | $2.9M | $24K | -$2.9M |
| Massachusetts | $990K | -- | -$990K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $22.5M | -- | -$22.5M |
| MIAMI, FL | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $736K | -- | -$736K |