New Flowers New GST Rate: Fresh, Cut, and Artificial
From weddings and festivals to home décor and religious offerings, flowers are an inseparable part of Indian life. But are all types of flowers treated equally under GST? This blog explains the flowers GST rate in India—covering fresh, cut, artificial, and bouquet flowers—and how GST impacts both local sellers and large floral product businesses.
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Is GST Applicable on Flowers?
| Category | GST Applicability |
|---|---|
| Fresh and unbranded flowers | ❌ Exempt |
| Cut flowers and buds (unprocessed) | ❌ Exempt |
| Artificial or plastic flowers | ✅ Taxable |
| Dried, dyed, or bleached flowers | ✅ Taxable |
| Bouquets or floral arrangements | ✅ Taxable |
Category
Fresh and unbranded flowers
GST Applicability
❌ Exempt
Category
Cut flowers and buds (unprocessed)
GST Applicability
❌ Exempt
Category
Artificial or plastic flowers
GST Applicability
✅ Taxable
Category
Dried, dyed, or bleached flowers
GST Applicability
✅ Taxable
Category
Bouquets or floral arrangements
GST Applicability
✅ Taxable
New GST Rate on Flowers in India
The Government of India is updating GST rates effective after 22 Sep 2025. Below are the expected new GST rates for fresh flowers (no compensation cess).
New GST on Fresh Flowers in India
| Product Type | HSN Code | New GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh flowers (unprocessed) | 0603 / 0601 | Exempt |
| Flower buds, petals (loose) | 0604 | Exempt |
Product Type
Fresh flowers (unprocessed)
HSN Code
0603 / 0601
New GST Rate
Exempt
Product Type
Flower buds, petals (loose)
HSN Code
0604
New GST Rate
Exempt
New GST on Artificial Flowers
| Artificial Flower Type | HSN Code | New GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic/silk/artificial flowers | 6702 | 5% or 18% |
| Artificial flower arrangements | 6702 | 18% |
| Decorative garlands and vines | 6702 | 18% |
Artificial Flower Type
Plastic/silk/artificial flowers
HSN Code
6702
New GST Rate
5% or 18%
Artificial Flower Type
Artificial flower arrangements
HSN Code
6702
New GST Rate
18%
Artificial Flower Type
Decorative garlands and vines
HSN Code
6702
New GST Rate
18%
New GST on Flowers Bouquet
| Bouquet Type | New GST Rate | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Hand-tied fresh bouquet | 5% | If it includes packing or value addition |
| Branded or premium bouquets | 5% | Higher rate earlier; reduced to 5% post-change |
| Artificial bouquet | 18% | Treated as artificial decorative item |
Bouquet Type
Hand-tied fresh bouquet
New GST Rate
5%
Remarks
If it includes packing or value addition
Bouquet Type
Branded or premium bouquets
New GST Rate
5%
Remarks
Higher rate earlier; reduced to 5% post-change
Bouquet Type
Artificial bouquet
New GST Rate
18%
Remarks
Treated as artificial decorative item
New GST on Flower-Based Products and Processing
| Product | New GST Rate |
|---|---|
| Dried flowers (natural, unbranded) | Exempt |
| Dyed/painted or chemically processed flowers | 5% or 18% |
| Floral oils or extracts | 18% |
| Flower garlands for puja (handmade) | Exempt |
Product
Dried flowers (natural, unbranded)
New GST Rate
Exempt
Product
Dyed/painted or chemically processed flowers
New GST Rate
5% or 18%
Product
Floral oils or extracts
New GST Rate
18%
Product
Flower garlands for puja (handmade)
New GST Rate
Exempt
Old GST on Fresh Flowers in India
(Old GST Rates – Applicable Until 21st September)
| Product Type | HSN Code | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh flowers (unprocessed) | 0603 / 0601 | Exempt |
| Flower buds, petals (loose) | 0604 | Exempt |
Also Know About – Flower HSN Code
Product Type
Fresh flowers (unprocessed)
HSN Code
0603 / 0601
GST Rate
Exempt
Product Type
Flower buds, petals (loose)
HSN Code
0604
GST Rate
Exempt
Old GST on Artificial Flowers
| Artificial Flower Type | HSN Code | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic/silk/artificial flowers | 6702 | 12% or 18% |
| Artificial flower arrangements | 6702 | 18% |
| Decorative garlands and vines | 6702 | 18% |
Artificial Flower Type
Plastic/silk/artificial flowers
HSN Code
6702
GST Rate
12% or 18%
Artificial Flower Type
Artificial flower arrangements
HSN Code
6702
GST Rate
18%
Artificial Flower Type
Decorative garlands and vines
HSN Code
6702
GST Rate
18%
Old GST on Flowers Bouquet
| Bouquet Type | GST Rate | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Hand-tied fresh bouquet | 5% or 12% | If it includes packing or value addition |
| Branded or premium bouquets | 12% | Higher rate due to processing and packaging |
| Artificial bouquet | 18% | Treated as artificial decorative item |
Bouquet Type
Hand-tied fresh bouquet
GST Rate
5% or 12%
Remarks
If it includes packing or value addition
Bouquet Type
Branded or premium bouquets
GST Rate
12%
Remarks
Higher rate due to processing and packaging
Bouquet Type
Artificial bouquet
GST Rate
18%
Remarks
Treated as artificial decorative item
Old GST on Flower-Based Products and Processing
| Product | GST Rate |
|---|---|
| Dried flowers (natural, unbranded) | Exempt |
| Dyed/painted or chemically processed flowers | 12% or 18% |
| Floral oils or extracts | 18% |
| Flower garlands for puja (handmade) | Exempt |
Product
Dried flowers (natural, unbranded)
GST Rate
Exempt
Product
Dyed/painted or chemically processed flowers
GST Rate
12% or 18%
Product
Floral oils or extracts
GST Rate
18%
Product
Flower garlands for puja (handmade)
GST Rate
Exempt
GST for Florists and Flower Businesses
- No GST on loose, unprocessed fresh flowers
- Charge GST (5%, 12%, or 18%) on processed, packaged, or artificial items
- Use HSN codes 0603, 0604 (fresh), or 6702 (artificial)
- Claim Input Tax Credit on packaging, decoration material, and logistics
- Maintain proper invoices and file GST returns regularly
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Understanding the gst on flowers in India is key for florists, event decorators, and consumers alike. From zero tax on fresh marigolds to 18% on artificial roses, every type of flower carries its own tax treatment under GST—making compliance essential for the blooming flower industry.
