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Flower Holder

A flower holder is a receptacle used for displaying cut flowers. These containers come in a wide variety of materials, shapes, and sizes, designed for both functional support and aesthetic presentation of floral arrangements.

Materials

• Glass: A common material, offering transparency to showcase stems and water. Varieties include clear glass, frosted glass, colored glass, and crystal.
• Ceramic: Includes porcelain, stoneware, and earthenware. Ceramic holders offer a diverse range of styles, from rustic to highly decorative.
• Metal: Often used for more modern or industrial designs. Common metals include stainless steel, brass, copper, and wrought iron.
• Plastic: Lightweight and durable, often used for disposable or outdoor arrangements.
• Wood: Provides a natural aesthetic; often used for rustic or country-style arrangements.
• Wicker/Rattan: Lightweight and adds a textured, natural look, often used for dried flower arrangements.

Purpose & Function

The primary function of a flower holder is to provide support and hydration for cut flowers, extending their lifespan. Beyond functionality, they serve an aesthetic purpose, enhancing the visual appeal of the flowers and the surrounding environment. Specific functions include: * Water Reservoir: Holding water to nourish the flowers. * Stem Support: Preventing flowers from falling over or drooping. * Arrangement Stability: Providing a base for creating balanced and visually pleasing floral designs. * Display: Presenting flowers in an attractive manner.

Usage Scenarios

• Home Décor: Used in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens to add color and vibrancy.
• Events & Celebrations: Commonly used in weddings, parties, funerals, and other special occasions.
• Gifting: Flower holders are often given as gifts, either with or without flowers.
• Commercial Settings: Used in hotels, restaurants, offices, and retail spaces to create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Floristry: Essential tools for professional florists in creating and displaying arrangements.

Common Types

• Vases: The most common type, available in a vast array of shapes and sizes (e.g., cylindrical, conical, bud vases, fishbowl vases).
• Jars: Mason jars, apothecary jars, and other repurposed jars are popular for rustic or informal arrangements.
• Pots: Ceramic or terracotta pots can be used for larger arrangements or for displaying flowers with foliage.
• Baskets: Woven baskets are often used for country-style arrangements or for outdoor displays.
• Cubes/Rectangular Holders: Modern designs often utilize cube-shaped or rectangular holders.
• Wall-Mounted Holders: Designed to be hung on walls, often used for bud vases or small arrangements.
• Table Centerpieces: Larger, more elaborate holders designed for use as table decorations.
• Frogs/Pin Holders: Small, weighted bases with pins used to hold individual flower stems in place, particularly useful for ikebana and minimalist arrangements.

Based on the material, use, and application scenarios, a flower holder generally falls under articles designed to hold or display flowers, potentially made of various materials like plastics, base metals, or even artificial materials.

Here are the relevant HS codes found within the provided reference material:

• 6702102000: This HS code covers Artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit: Of plastics: Assembled by binding with flexible materials such as wire, paper, textile materials, or foil, or by gluing or by similar methods. Chapter 67 relates to prepared animal, vegetable, fruit, or similar materials for human consumption, while heading 6702 specifically addresses artificial flowers, foliage, and fruit. The subheading 6702102000 further specifies articles made of plastics assembled using binding or gluing methods.
• 6702906500: This HS code covers Artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit: Of other materials: Other: Other. Chapter 67 relates to prepared animal, vegetable, fruit, or similar materials for human consumption, while heading 6702 specifically addresses artificial flowers, foliage, and fruit. The subheading 6702906500 covers articles made of other materials, with no further specification.
• 8306100000: This HS code covers Bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal; statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal; photograph, picture or similar frames, of base metal; mirrors of base metal; and base metal parts thereof: Bells, gongs and the like, and parts thereof. Chapter 83 relates to miscellaneous manufactured articles of base metal. Heading 8306 specifically addresses bells, gongs, statuettes, and ornaments of base metal.
• 8306290000: This HS code covers Bells, gongs and the like, nonelectric, of base metal; statuettes and other ornaments, of base metal; photograph, picture or similar frames, of base metal; mirrors of base metal; and base metal parts thereof: Statuettes and other ornaments, and parts thereof: Other. Chapter 83 relates to miscellaneous manufactured articles of base metal. Heading 8306 specifically addresses bells, gongs, statuettes, and ornaments of base metal. The subheading 8306290000 covers other statuettes and ornaments.

Regarding HS code 6702102000 and 6702906500, the classification depends on the material composition of the flower holder. If it's made of plastic and assembled using methods like gluing or binding, 6702102000 is appropriate. If it's made of other materials, 6702906500 applies.

Regarding HS code 8306100000 and 8306290000, these codes apply if the flower holder is made of base metal and considered an ornament. If it is a bell, gong, or part thereof, 8306100000 applies. If it is a statuette or ornament, 8306290000 applies.