HQ 950657
February 14,1992
CLA-2 CO: R:C:F 950657 JGH
Mr. Henry Hudson
Henry C. Hudson & Cia.
Avenida 15 No. 118-03
Oficina 507
Bogota, Colombia
RE: Classification of dried and preserved flowers
Dear Mr. Hudson:
Your letter of October 25, 1991, to the U.S. International
Trade Commission on the tariff status of dried and preserved
flowers under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTSUS), has been referred to this office for reply.
FACTS:
The dried and preserved flowers were listed as:
Roses Aster
Carnations Solidaster
Pompons Eucalyptus
Rodanthe Leatherfern
Statice Gypsophilla
Caspia
It is stated that the flowers will be shipped in bulk or
in bouquets, such as 6 roses, 2 carnations, 2 leatherfern, etc..
ISSUE:
Classification of dried and preserved flowers in bulk or
bouquet form under the HTSUS.
LAW AND ANALYSIS:
The Explanatory notes to the HTSUS, which provide an
explanation to the various tariff provisions on the international
level, state for heading 0603, HTSUS, that the provision covers
cut flowers, buds, and also bouquets.
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HOLDING:
The dried and preserved flowers in question are classifiable
under the provision for other cut flowers and flower buds of a
kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, dried, dyed,
bleached, impregnated or otherwise preserved, in subheading
0603.90.000, HTSUS. Products of Colombia classifiable under this
provision are entitled to duty free status under the Generalized
System of Preferences, if all the requirements are met.
Sincerely,
John Durant, Director
Commercial Rulings Division
Hurley library/peh
950657