New Tariffs Hit Floral Imports February 21 – What You Need to Know
- February 23, 2026
- 3 minutes read
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Global Imports, Local Impact: Understanding the New Floral Tariffs
Newer update available
The latest tariff updates, which took effect on 7.24, are outlined in our new article here.
Updated Mar 23, 2026
On February 24th, 2026, a new 10 percent tariff on imports from many countries has been announced under President Trump’s latest trade policy, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a broad set of earlier duties.
For the floral industry, this may influence the cost of imported fresh products and hard goods sourced internationally. Florists working with global suppliers should evaluate potential pricing shifts and supply implications as these changes take effect.
Important update about Ecuador. A major update was announced regarding tariffs on Ecuadorian floral products on Friday, March 13th.
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- Current tariff: 10% + 6.8% = 16.8% total
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- The administration plans to return the tariff to the previous 6.8% rate in August 2026.
Products and countries affected by tariffs (effective March 23, 2026)
Cut flowers
| Country | Tariff rate as of 2.24.26 | Invalidated rate |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 10% | 10% |
| Ecuador | 10% + 6.8% | 15% |
| Peru | 10% | 10% |
| Guatemala | 10% | 10% |
| Chile | 10% | 10% |
| Canada | 0% (USMCA) | 0% on USMCA products (35% on other products) |
| Netherlands | 10% | 15% |
| Mexico | 0% (USMCA) | 0% on USMCA products (25% on other products) |
| Thailand | 10% | 19% |
Floral foam
| Country | Tariff rate as of 2.24.26 | Invalidated rate |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 10% | 15% |
| Ireland | 10% | 15% |
| China | 10% | 20% |
| Canada | 0% (USMCA) | 0% on USMCA products (35% on other products) |
Ribbon
| Country | Tariff rate as of 2.24.26 | Invalidated rate |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 10% | 15% |
| China | 10% | 20% |
| South Korea | 10% | 15% |
Glass vases
| Country | Tariff rate as of 2.24.26 | Invalidated rate |
|---|---|---|
| China | 10% | 20% |
| India | 10% | 18% |
| Mexico | 0% (USMCA) | 0% on USMCA products (25% on other products) |
Ceramic vases
| Country | Tariff rate as of 2.24.26 | Invalidated rate |
|---|---|---|
| China | 10% | 20% |
| Vietnam | 10% | 20% |
| India | 10% | 18% |
| Mexico | 0% (USMCA) | 0% on USMCA products (25% on other products) |
What this means for your business
If you purchase floral products from international suppliers, you may start to see:-
- Higher supply costs, particularly for hard goods.
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- Changes in supplier pricing or product availability, as vendors adjust sourcing strategies.
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- A need to adjust your own pricing to maintain healthy profit margins.
How to prepare
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Review your supply chain
- Ask your vendors about the country of origin for each product.
- Don’t assume that purchasing from a U.S.-based distributor means the product was manufactured in the U.S.
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Explore tariff-free alternatives
- Look into sourcing from countries covered under the USMCA trade agreement, such as Mexico and Canada.
- Consider U.S.-made alternatives where available.
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Use technology to control costs
- Track your recipe costs and margins automatically with BloomNation’s built-in tools.
- Optimize delivery routes to save on time and fuel.
- Automate repetitive tasks with BloomNation’s AI Assistant to reduce labor costs and focus on customer service.
