0603.15.00.00 - Lilies (Lillium spp.) 🖩

This classification covers fresh lilies (Lillium spp.) that are suitable for use in bouquets or as ornamental purposes. The "fresh" designation indicates that the lilies have not undergone significant preservation processes like drying, dyeing, bleaching, or impregnation, beyond potentially basic hydration or refrigeration for transport. These are living flowers, harvested for immediate or near-term use in floral arrangements or for decorative displays.

Distinguishing lilies from sibling categories at this level requires careful attention to the specific genus. While roses (0603.11.00), carnations (0603.12), orchids (0603.13.00), and chrysanthemums (0603.14.00) are all cut flowers falling under the broader heading of 0603, this specific subheading is exclusively for lilies. The "Other" category (0603.19.01) would encompass fresh cut flowers suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes that do not fall into the specific genera listed in the preceding subheadings.

As a leaf node, 0603.15.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification into this code relies on the accurate identification of the product as a fresh cut flower belonging to the *Lillium* genus and meeting the general criteria for suitability as a bouquet or ornamental flower. This means focusing on the botanical classification of the lily species and ensuring it is presented in a condition suitable for its intended commercial use.