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U.S. imports of fresh cut orchids and buds (HS 060313) totaled $1.5M in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Fresh Cut Orchids and Buds paid $233K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh Cut Orchids and Buds imports of $1.5M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThailand is the leading supplier of fresh-cut orchids to the US, particularly Dendrobium varieties, which are classified separately under 0603130050 from all other fresh orchid species (0603130060) — a split that reflects the commercial dominance of Dendrobium in the global cut-flower trade. Fresh-cut orchids are subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection at entry, and certain orchid species may also require CITES documentation if they are listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. The Netherlands, despite its northern climate, appears as a supplier due to its role as a re-export and auction hub for tropical flowers sourced from Asia and elsewhere. Cold-chain management is critical for maintaining vase life, and air freight is the standard mode of transport for this perishable commodity.
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CITES permits are required when the orchid species being imported is listed under one of the CITES appendices. Many commercially cultivated Dendrobium and hybrid orchids are exempt if they are artificially propagated, but wild-collected or certain listed species require both an export permit from the country of origin and a US import permit. Importers should verify the CITES status of specific species with the US Fish and Wildlife Service before shipment.
The Netherlands functions as a major re-export and auction hub — particularly through the FloraHolland auction system — where tropical cut flowers sourced from Asia and other regions are consolidated, graded, and redistributed globally. US import data records the country of export, which may be the Netherlands even when the flowers were originally grown in Thailand or elsewhere.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $801K | -- | -$801K |
| THAILAND | $522K | -- | -$522K |
| VIETNAM | $50K | -- | -$50K |
| CANADA | $31K | $9K | -$22K |
| TAIWAN | $36K | -- | -$36K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0603130060 | ORCHIDS EXCEPT DENDROBIUM, FRESH | $922K | 16.29% | $145K |
| 0603130050 | DENDROBIUM ORCHIDS, FRESH | $536K | 16.30% | $87K |
ORCHIDS EXCEPT DENDROBIUM, FRESH
DENDROBIUM ORCHIDS, FRESH
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0603130000 | ORCHIDS, FRESH | $9K |
ORCHIDS, FRESH
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FRESH CUT ROSES AND BUDS
HS 060311
LIVE PLANTS, CUTTINGS & SLIPS,NESOI;MUSHROOM SPAWN
HS 060290
FRESH CUT FLOWERS & BUDS FOR BOUQUEST,NES
HS 060319
FRESH CUT CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND BUDS
HS 060314
FRESH CUT CARNATIONS AND BUDS
HS 060312
LILIES, FRESH CUT AND FRESH BUDS FOR BOUQUETS ETC
HS 060315
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $409K | -- | -$409K |
| Hawaii | $343K | -- | -$343K |
| California | $318K | -- | -$318K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $389K | -- | -$389K |
| HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, HI | $343K | -- | -$343K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $318K | -- | -$318K |