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Tariff number 0603120000 80 - Carnations

Import trade restrictions for 0603120000 80

This table contains information on trade restrictions for the import of goods into the EU and the EU into third countries. The table contains information on trade restrictions which are imposed due to customs unions, preferences, tariff quotas, customs unions, veterinary controls, third country duties and non-preferential tariff quotas.

Duties 68
DZ
Algeria DZ
01-01-2026
– 31-12-2026
0 %
Preferential tariff quota 143
MK
North Macedonia MK
01-01-2009
0 %
Tariff preference 142
BA
Bosnia and Herzegovina BA
01-01-2009
0 %
Tariff preference 142
2027
GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) 2027
01-01-2014
0 %
Tariff preference 142
UA
Ukraine UA
01-01-2016
0 %
Tariff preference 142
SG
Singapore SG
01-01-2027
0 %
Tariff preference 142
XS
Serbia XS
01-02-2010
0 %
Tariff preference 142
JP
Japan JP
01-02-2020
0 %
Tariff preference 142
PE
Peru PE
01-03-2013
0 %
Tariff preference 142
AL
Albania AL
01-04-2009
0 %
Tariff preference 142
XK
Kosovo XK
01-04-2016
0 %
Tariff preference 142
ME
Montenegro ME
01-05-2010
0 %
Tariff preference 142
NZ
New Zealand NZ
01-05-2024
0 %
Tariff preference 142
1006
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods 1006
21-09-2017
0 %
Tariff preference 142
CA
Canada CA
21-09-2017
0 %
Tariff preference 142
SG
Singapore SG
21-11-2019
– 31-12-2026
0 %
Tariff preference 142
JO
Jordan JO
01-01-2026
– 31-12-2026
0 %
Preferential tariff quota 143
TN
Tunisia TN
01-01-2026
– 31-12-2026
0 %
Preferential tariff quota 143
IL
Israel IL
01-01-2026
– 31-12-2026
0 %
Preferential tariff quota 143
MX
Mexico MX
01-06-2027
– 31-10-2027
0 %
Preferential tariff quota 143
MX
Mexico MX
01-11-2026
– 31-05-2027
0 %
Preferential tariff quota 143
CH
Switzerland CH
01-01-2007
0 %
Tariff preference 142
1011
ERGA OMNES 1011
01-01-2008
NAR
Supplementary unit 109
2020
GSP - General arrangements 2020
01-01-2017
0 %
Tariff preference 142
1011
ERGA OMNES 1011
01-01-2027
– 31-05-2027
8.5 %
Draft0010/26
Third country duty 103
IS
Iceland IS
01-05-2018
0 %
Tariff preference 142
1011
ERGA OMNES 1011
01-06-2027
– 31-10-2027
12 %
Draft0010/26
Third country duty 103
JO
Jordan JO
01-11-2026
– 31-12-2026
3.4 %
Tariff preference 142
5500
Mercosur 5500
01-11-2026
– 31-12-2026
7.4 %
Tariff preference 142
1011
ERGA OMNES 1011
01-11-2026
– 31-12-2026
8.5 %
Third country duty 103
1011
ERGA OMNES 1011
01-11-2027
– 31-12-2027
8.5 %
Draft0010/26
Third country duty 103
AM
Armenia AM
10-10-2026
– 11-10-2028
0 %
Tariff preference 142
LI
Liechtenstein LI
27-09-2007
0 %
Tariff preference 142
TR
Türkiye TR
01-01-1998
0 %
Tariff preference 142
SM
San Marino SM
01-01-2006
0 %
Customs union duty 106
PS
Occupied palestinian Territory PS
01-01-2012
0 %
Tariff preference 142
2005
GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) 2005
01-01-2014
0 %
Tariff preference 142
MD
Moldova, Republic of MD
01-01-2016
0 %
Tariff preference 142
EC
Ecuador EC
01-01-2017
0 %
Tariff preference 142
2080
OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) 2080
01-01-2021
0 %
Tariff preference 142
GB
United Kingdom GB
01-01-2021
0 %
Tariff preference 142
GH
Ghana GH
01-01-2027
0 %
Tariff preference 142
CL
Chile CL
01-02-2025
0 %
Tariff preference 142
EG
Egypt EG
01-06-2010
0 %
Tariff preference 142
AD
Andorra AD
01-07-1991
0 %
Tariff preference 142
KR
Korea, Republic of (South Korea) KR
01-07-2011
0 %
Tariff preference 142
KE
Kenya KE
01-07-2024
0 %
Tariff preference 142
CO
Colombia CO
01-08-2013
0 %
Tariff preference 142
2200
Central America 2200
01-08-2013
0 %
Tariff preference 142
VN
Viet Nam VN
01-08-2020
0 %
Tariff preference 142
GE
Georgia GE
01-09-2014
0 %
Tariff preference 142
MA
Morocco MA
01-10-2012
0 %
Tariff preference 142
1011
ERGA OMNES 1011
01-11-2026
2 EUR
Union handling fee 800
1011
ERGA OMNES 1011
01-11-2026
3 EUR
Low-value consignment customs duty 107
CI
Ivory Coast CI
02-12-2019
0 %
Tariff preference 142
2000
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part. 2000
03-10-2025
0 %
Tariff preference 142
CM
Cameroon CM
04-08-2014
0 %
Tariff preference 142
1035
SADC EPA 1035
10-10-2016
0 %
Tariff preference 142
1034
Eastern and Southern Africa States 1034
14-05-2012
0 %
Tariff preference 142
GH
Ghana GH
15-12-2016
– 31-12-2026
0 %
Tariff preference 142
SB
Solomon Islands SB
17-05-2020
0 %
Tariff preference 142
RU
Russian Federation RU
20-07-2025
50 %
Additional duties 695
BY
Belarus BY
20-07-2025
50 %
Additional duties 695
1011
ERGA OMNES 1011
20-07-2025
50 %
with Y155, otherwise 0 %
Additional duties 695
PG
Papua New Guinea PG
20-12-2009
0 %
Tariff preference 142
FJ
Fiji FJ
28-07-2014
0 %
Tariff preference 142
1033
CARIFORUM 1033
29-12-2008
0 %
Tariff preference 142
WS
Samoa WS
31-12-2018
0 %
Tariff preference 142
Controls and documents 4
1011
ERGA OMNES 1011
Goods as described in the footnote PS 00012
29-10-2025
Document required
banned without it
Official control - plants 415
1011
ERGA OMNES 1011
01-01-2022
Document required
banned without it
Import control of organic products 750
UA
Ukraine UA
24-06-2026
Document required
banned without it
Import control 762
UA
Ukraine UA
24-06-2026
Document required
banned without it
Import control 760

Explanation of trade restrictions

Erga Omnes means "for all".

Third countries are countries that are not part of the EU.

GSP means "Generalised System of Preferences".

GSP Plus means "Generalised System of Preferences Plus".

European Economic Area (EEA) means all EU member states and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

OCTs stands for "Overseas Countries and Territories". They are countries and territories that are not part of the EU. More information

CARIFORUM is a regional economic integration organisation comprising 15 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries and the Dominican Republic.

SADC EPA stands for "Southern African Development Community - Economic Partnership Agreement".

Duty means "customs duties".

Estimate the import cost for 060312

Rule of origin (EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement): Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: All the products of Chapter 6 shall be wholly obtained

  • Customs value €1,000.00
  • Customs duty 8.5 % €85.00
  • Additional duties 0 % to 50 %, depending on the producer or certificate not included
  • Import VAT 19 % €206.15
  • Total €1,291.15

Specific duties (per kg, per item) and rates that depend on the producer are not in the total.

Documents and checks for Colombia

  • Official control - plants: Document required, banned without it C085Y146Y979Y171
  • Import control of organic products: Document required, banned without it C644Y929

An estimate only. The customs value is the price including transport and insurance to the EU border. Excise duties, other fees and producer-specific anti-dumping rates are not included. Preferential rates need valid proof of origin. Country groups and exclusions: TARIC, as of November 2026.

Export measures for 0603120000

What applies when these goods leave the EU: export controls, dual-use and other authorisations, bans per destination and the supplementary unit of the export declaration.

Measures 1
1011
ERGA OMNES 1011
01-01-2008
NAR
Supplementary unit 109

History

Duty rates and measures for this code over time (yearly snapshots).

Preferential rules of origin for 0603120000

What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.

  • EPA Eastern and Southern Africa

    EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands

    Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: Manufacture in which all the materials of Chapter 6 used are wholly obtained

  • EU-Canada CETA · Canada

    Production in which all the material of Chapter 6 used is wholly obtained.

  • EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

    Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: All the products of Chapter 6 shall be wholly obtained

  • EPA CARIFORUM

    Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: Manufacture in which: – all the materials of Chapter 6 used must be wholly obtained; – the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product

  • EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya

    Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials of Chapter 6 used must be wholly obtained; the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product 1. For the products described in the table below, the following rules may also apply instead of the rules set out in Appendix 2. 2. A proof of origin issued or made out pursuant to this Appendix shall contain the following statement in English: ‘Derogation – Appendix 2A of Annex II of Council Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007 – Materials of HS heading No ... originating from ... used.’ These statements shall be contained in box 7 of movement certificates EUR.1 referred to in Article 17 of Annex II of Council Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007, or shall be added to the invoice declaration referred to in Articles 14 and 19 of Annex II of Council Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007. 3. The ACP States and the Member States shall take the measures necessary on their part to implement this Appendix.

  • EU-Japan EPA · Japan

    Production in which all the materials of Chapter 6 used are wholly obtained.

  • EU-Central America Association Agreement

    Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product

  • EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico

    Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials of Chapter 6 used must be wholly obtained, the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product

  • EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine

    Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials of Chapter 6 used must be wholly obtained; the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product

  • EPA SADC · South Africa

    Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage / or: Manufacture in which: all the materials of Chapter 6 used must be wholly obtained; the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex–works price of the product

Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets

Legal and explanatory notes for 0603120000

0603 11 00 - 0603 19 70 CN Explanatory Notes: to 0603 19 70

Fresh These subheadings include flowers and flower buds, the natural colour of which has been modified or enhanced, particularly by absorption treatment with coloured solutions before or after cutting or merely by soaking, provided that these products are imported fresh.

Notes to chapter 06

Notes 1. Subject to the second part of heading 0601, this chapter covers only live trees and goods (including seedling vegetables) of a kind commonly supplied by nursery gardeners or florists for planting or for ornamental use; nevertheless, it does not include potatoes, onions, shallots, garlic or other products of Chapter 7. 2. Any reference in heading 0603 or 0604 to goods of any kind shall be construed as including a reference to bouquets, floral baskets, wreaths and similar articles made wholly or partly of goods of that kind, account not being taken of accessories of other materials. However, these headings do not include collages or similar decorative plaques of heading 9701.

Notes to section II

VEGETABLE PRODUCTS Note 1. In this section, the term ‘pellets’ means products which have been agglomerated either directly by compression or by the addition of a binder in a proportion not exceeding 3 % by weight.

Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex

Tariff quotas for 060312

  • Open 09.1004 Origin: Algeria

    Cut flowers

    Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

    100,000 Kilograms
    Balance left (100%)
    Volume 100,000
  • Open 09.1152 Origin: Jordan

    Fresh cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes

    Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

    12,000,000 Kilograms
    Balance left (100%)
    Volume 12,000,000
  • Open 09.1211 Origin: Tunisia

    Fresh cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes

    Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

    1,120,000 Kilograms
    Balance left (100%)
    Volume 1,120,000
  • Open 09.1306 Origin: Israel

    Fresh cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes

    Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

    19,921,280 Kilograms
    Balance left (89.8%)
    Volume 22,196,000
  • Open 09.1835 Origin: Mexico

    Cut flowers, fresh, June to Octboer

    Jun 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

    350,000 Kilograms
    Balance left (100%)
    Volume 350,000

Source: European Commission, tariff quota reports, as of Oct 30, 2026. Balances change daily.

EU trade in 2025 for 060312

Extra-EU imports
€174.2M
30,084 t
Extra-EU exports
€31.5M

Top origin countries by import value

  1. Colombia €114.2M
  2. Türkiye €32.9M
  3. Kenya €12M
  4. Ethiopia €5.6M
  5. Ecuador €4.7M

CN8 codes below this code: 1. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.

Tariff changes for 060312 since 2016

  • Nov 2026 0603120000 Third-country duty: 12 % → 8.5 %
  • Jun 2026 0603120000 Third-country duty: 8.5 % → 12 %
  • Nov 2025 0603120000 Third-country duty: 12 % → 8.5 %
  • Jun 2025 0603120000 Third-country duty: 8.5 % → 12 %
  • Nov 2024 0603120000 Third-country duty: 12 % → 8.5 %
  • Jun 2024 0603120000 Third-country duty: 8.5 % → 12 %
  • Nov 2023 0603120000 Third-country duty: 12 % → 8.5 %
  • Jun 2023 0603120000 Third-country duty: 8.5 % → 12 %
  • Nov 2022 0603120000 Third-country duty: 12 % → 8.5 %
  • Jun 2022 0603120000 Third-country duty: 8.5 % → 12 %
  • Nov 2021 0603120000 Third-country duty: 12 % → 8.5 %
  • Jun 2021 0603120000 Third-country duty: 8.5 % → 12 %

10 earlier changes. Month-by-month comparison of the European Commission’s TARIC extractions. Seasonal entry prices left out.

UK import duty for 060312

  • 8%

Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.

Import VAT in the EU

  • Austria 20 % maybe 13 %
  • Belgium 21 % maybe 6 %
  • Bulgaria 20 %
  • Croatia 25 %
  • Cyprus 19 %
  • Czechia 21 %
  • Denmark 25 %
  • Estonia 24 %
  • Finland 25.5 %
  • France 20 %
  • Germany 19 % maybe 7 %
  • Greece 24 % maybe 13 %
  • Hungary 27 %
  • Ireland 23 %
  • Italy 22 %
  • Latvia 21 %
  • Lithuania 21 %
  • Luxembourg 17 % maybe 8 %
  • Malta 18 %
  • Netherlands 21 % maybe 9 %
  • Poland 23 % maybe 8 %
  • Portugal 23 %
  • Romania 21 %
  • Slovakia 23 %
  • Slovenia 22 % maybe 9.5 %
  • Spain 21 % maybe 10 %
  • Sweden 25 %

Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.

Rules of origin

Preferential rules of origin for subheading 060312 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.

Rules of origin on Access2Markets

Information

When importing or exporting "Carnations", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 0603120000 80 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.

To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Carnations", consider the following points:

  1. Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Carnations".
  2. Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Carnations" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
  3. Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
  4. Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
  5. Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.

In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Carnations" is 0603120000 80. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Carnations".

HS Code structure

06
Chapter
03
Heading
12
Subheading
00
CN Subheading
00
TARIC Subheading
80
Additional TARIC codes

1. Chapter

There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 06 was selected for live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage

2. Heading

The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 03 refers to Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.

3. Subheading

The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 12 refers to Carnations.

HS Code tree structure

0600000000 80

Chapter LIVE TREES AND OTHER PLANTS; BULBS, ROOTS AND THE LIKE; CUT FLOWERS AND ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE

0603000000 80

Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared

0603110000 10

- Fresh

0603110000 80

- - Roses

0603120000 80

- - Carnations

0603130000 80

- - Orchids

0603140000 80

- - Chrysanthemums

0603150000 80

- - Lilies (Lilium spp.)

0603190000 80

- - Other

0603191000 80

- - - Gladioli

0603192000 80

- - - Ranunculi

0603197000 80

- - - Other

0603197010 80

- - - - Of the genus Protea

0603197020 80

- - - - Of the genus Banksia, Leucadendron, Brunia and Forsythia

0603197090 80

- - - - Other

0603900000 80

- Other