Chrysanthemums

Fresh or prepared chrysanthemum cut flowers

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 0603 14 00 (Chrysanthemums) is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which designates Chennai Airport as the sole permitted port of entry. Although the import policy is Free, the port restriction under DGFT Notification 17/2015-20 dated 09-07-2020 is a binding operational constraint at the bill of entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

0603 14 00

Chapter

06 · Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Free import policy with designated-port restriction, Chapter 06

Customs documentation

Port compliance declaration to CBIC
Commercial invoice from exporter

Compliance steps

1
Route all chrysanthemum consignments exclusively through Chennai Airport. The ITC (HS) import policy for cut flowers is Free but permits entry only through this designated port; consignments arriving at any other port or airport are liable to detention and re-export.
DGFT Notification 17/2015-20 dated 09-07-2020
2
File the bill of entry at Chennai Airport confirming the port-restriction compliance. Ensure the commercial documentation reflects Chennai Airport as the declared port of importation before shipment dispatch from the origin country.
DGFT Notification 17/2015-20 dated 09-07-2020 · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 06

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that a Free import policy means no operational constraint applies. The designated-port restriction to Chennai Airport is absolute under DGFT Notification 17/2015-20 — a consignment routed to any other airport or seaport has no lawful basis for clearance and faces detention, demurrage, and mandatory re-export, irrespective of the completeness of the commercial documentation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 0603 14 00 require BIS certification?

No, cut flowers including chrysanthemums are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed solely by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a designated-port restriction limiting entry to Chennai Airport.

Can chrysanthemum consignments be imported through Mumbai or Delhi airports?

No. DGFT Notification 17/2015-20 dated 09-07-2020 restricts import of cut flowers to Chennai Airport only; consignments arriving at any other port face detention and re-export.

Does the Free import policy status mean chrysanthemums can be imported without any prior licence or permit?

Yes, no import licence or PGA permit is required, but the port-of-entry restriction to Chennai Airport is a binding condition; non-compliance with the designated-port requirement constitutes an ITC (HS) policy violation regardless of the Free status.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.