Find HS Code and trade information for resin flower

Resin Flower

Resin flowers are decorative objects crafted from epoxy resin, simulating the appearance of real flowers. They are popular in crafts, home décor, and jewelry making.

Material

The primary material is epoxy resin, typically a two-part system consisting of a resin and a hardener. Other materials frequently used include:

• Dried Flowers: Real flowers, leaves, and other botanicals are embedded within the resin. These must be thoroughly dried to prevent decomposition and discoloration.
• Colorants: Pigments, dyes, alcohol inks, and glitter are added to the resin to create various colors and effects.
• Molds: Silicone molds of various shapes and sizes are used to cast the resin into flower forms.
• Other Embeddings: Small objects like beads, shells, or charms can be incorporated into the resin alongside the flowers.

Purpose

Resin flowers serve primarily as decorative items. They are used for:

• Home Décor: Table centerpieces, shelf accents, wall hangings, and paperweights.
• Jewelry Making: Pendants, earrings, rings, and bracelets.
• Craft Projects: Embellishments for boxes, candles, and other handmade items.
• Gifts: Personalized and unique presents.

Function

The function of a resin flower is purely aesthetic. Unlike real flowers, they do not grow or require maintenance. The resin protects the embedded flowers, preserving their shape and color for extended periods. The resin provides durability and allows for creative design possibilities.

Usage Scenarios

• Creating personalized gifts: Resin flowers can be customized with specific flowers or colors to match the recipient's preferences.
• Adding a natural element to home décor: They offer a botanical aesthetic without the need for live plants.
• Jewelry making: Resin flowers provide a unique and delicate component for earrings, necklaces, and rings.
• Preserving sentimental flowers: Flowers from special occasions (weddings, birthdays) can be preserved in resin as keepsakes.
• Artistic expression: Resin flowers allow for experimentation with color, composition, and embedding techniques.

Common Types

Resin flowers are categorized based on the casting method and final appearance:

• Cast Flowers: Real flowers are placed within a mold and fully encased in resin.
• Layered Flowers: Resin is poured in layers, with flowers and other elements added between each layer.
• Domed Flowers: Resin is poured over a flower to create a rounded, glass-like effect.
• Flat Resin Flowers: Resin is poured into a thin layer, embedding flowers and creating a flat decorative piece.
• Resin Flower Jewelry: Smaller resin flowers are cast and attached to jewelry findings (earring hooks, necklace chains, ring bases).
• Resin Flower Keychains: Small resin flowers are cast and attached to keychain rings.

Resin flowers generally fall under the category of artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof. Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 6702104000: This HS code covers artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit of plastics. The two-digit sections break down as follows:
  • 67: Artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof.
  • 02: Of plastics.
  • 10: Other, including parts.
  • 40: Other.
• 6702906500: This HS code covers artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit of other materials. The two-digit sections break down as follows:
  • 67: Artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof.
  • 02: Of other materials.
  • 90: Other.
  • 65: Other.

Regarding HS code 6702104000 and 6702906500, the basic tariff is 3.4% and 17.0% respectively. Both codes currently have a 0.0% and 7.5% additional tariff, respectively, which will increase to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.