0603.11.00 - Roses

This HTS category, 0603.11.00, specifically covers fresh cut flowers and flower buds of roses, suitable for use in bouquets or for ornamental purposes. The classification is reserved for roses that have been harvested and are presented in a fresh state, before any drying, dyeing, bleaching, impregnation, or other preparation processes that would alter their natural state.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 0603.12 pertains to carnations, 0603.13.00 to orchids, and 0603.14.00 to chrysanthemums. While all fall under the broader heading of fresh cut flowers for ornamental use, the defining characteristic for 0603.11.00 is the botanical identity as a rose. Other types of fresh cut flowers not specifically enumerated within the siblings are generally found under the "Other" category (0603.19.01).

Within the classification of fresh roses, two subcategories exist to provide further specificity. 0603.11.00.30 is designated for spray roses, typically characterized by multiple blooms on a single stem. The remaining fresh roses, which are not classified as spray varieties, fall under 0603.11.00.50, encompassing single-stemmed roses or other forms that do not meet the criteria for spray roses. This subdivision allows for a more granular statistical tracking of imported rose varieties.