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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of cut flowers & flower buds for bouquets or ornamental use (SITC 29271) totaled $294.4M in April 2026, traded with 38 countries.
Importers of Cut Flowers & Flower Buds for Bouquets or Ornamental Use paid $33.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $267.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cut Flowers & Flower Buds for Bouquets or Ornamental Use imports of $294.4M in April 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $236.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFresh, dried, dyed, bleached, or otherwise prepared cut flowers and buds for the floral trade represent one of the most time-sensitive perishable import categories, where cold-chain integrity from farm to port of entry is a primary commercial concern. USDA APHIS inspects cut flowers for quarantine pests — particularly thrips, mites, and moth larvae — and can order treatment or rejection of non-compliant shipments. The category spans a wide processing spectrum, from fresh-cut roses and carnations to preserved or glycerin-treated decorative blooms, each with different shelf-life and handling requirements. Admissibility and classification are complex; consult a licensed customs broker or USDA APHIS before importing.
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The heading explicitly covers flowers that have been dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated, or otherwise prepared, so preserved and stabilized floral products remain within scope as long as they are suitable for bouquets or ornamental use. However, heavily processed botanical products — such as those combined with non-plant materials — may shift classification, and a broker should review composite items.
APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine targets cut flowers for regulated pests including western flower thrips, false codling moth, and various mite species. Shipments from certain origins face mandatory inspection or pre-clearance requirements. Growers and exporters often pursue APHIS-approved offshore inspection programs to reduce port-of-entry delays for time-sensitive fresh-cut material.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLOMBIA | $170.0M | -- | -$170.0M |
| ECUADOR | $77.7M | -- | -$77.7M |
| CANADA | $17.8M | $1.9M | -$15.9M |
| NETHERLANDS | $13.6M | -- | -$13.6M |
| MEXICO | $4.2M | $24K | -$4.2M |
Monthly import values over time