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Loose Flowers

Loose flowers, also known as cut flowers or single blooms, refer to individual stems of flowers sold separately rather than in pre-arranged bouquets or bunches. They are a versatile floral component used in a variety of applications, primarily for creating custom arrangements and decorations.

Material & Composition

Loose flowers encompass a vast range of species, sourced from diverse botanical families. Common varieties include:

• Roses: Available in numerous colors, sizes, and cultivars.
• Carnations: Known for their longevity and ruffled petals.
• Chrysanthemums (Mums): A wide selection of forms and colors, often used as filler.
• Lilies: Popular for their fragrance and dramatic appearance.
• Tulips: Available in a spectrum of colors, often associated with spring.
• Gerberas: Bright and cheerful daisy-like flowers.
• Alstroemeria: Long-lasting flowers with speckled petals.
• Greenery: Including foliage such as eucalyptus, ferns, and leatherleaf, used as supporting elements.

The stems are typically cut from the plant when partially or fully open, depending on the species and intended use. They are often sold with foliage attached.

Purpose & Function

The primary purpose of loose flowers is to provide floral designers and individuals with the flexibility to create personalized arrangements. They are used for:

• Floral Design: The core application, allowing for custom bouquets, centerpieces, and event decorations.
• DIY Arrangements: Enabling individuals to create their own floral displays at home.
• Event Decoration: Used in weddings, parties, corporate events, and other celebrations.
• Sympathy & Tribute: Individual blooms can be incorporated into wreaths, sprays, or small arrangements.
• Home Decor: Single stems displayed in vases for simple, elegant accents.

Usage Scenarios

• Weddings: Bridal bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, and ceremony decorations.
• Special Occasions: Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and holidays.
• Everyday Decor: Adding color and fragrance to homes and offices.
• Floral Workshops: Used in instructional classes for arrangement techniques.
• Retail Displays: Sold in flower shops, supermarkets, and farmers' markets.

Common Types (Categorization)

Loose flowers can be categorized based on several factors:

• Flower Type: (e.g., rose, lily, carnation) – the specific botanical species.
• Color: (e.g., red, white, yellow, pink, mixed) – for aesthetic coordination.
• Stem Length: (e.g., standard, short, garden) – impacting arrangement style.
• Seasonality: (e.g., spring blooms, summer blooms, fall blooms) – availability varies.
• Price Point: (e.g., premium, standard, budget-friendly) – influencing arrangement costs.
• Fragrance: (e.g. highly fragrant, lightly fragrant, no fragrance) - for sensory experience.

Artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit are described within the provided documentation. The following HS codes may be relevant:

• 6702102000: This HS code covers artificial flowers, foliage and fruit, and parts thereof, made of plastics, assembled by binding with flexible materials such as wire, paper, textile materials, or foil, or by gluing or by similar methods. This would apply to loose flowers constructed from plastic and held together with binding materials or adhesives.
• 6702104000: This HS code covers artificial flowers, foliage and fruit, and parts thereof, made of plastics, categorized as 'Other, including parts'. This would apply to loose flowers constructed from plastic that do not fall under the binding/gluing assembly method described in HS code 6702102000.

Tax Rate Details:

• 6702102000: The base tariff is 8.4%, with a 0.0% additional tariff. A 30% additional tariff will be applied after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 38.4%.
• 6702104000: The base tariff is 3.4%, with a 0.0% additional tariff. A 30% additional tariff will be applied after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 33.4%.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'loose flower' are limited, with only the following 2 found.