What is the HS code for live plants?
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HS-2 · Chapter 06
HS chapter 06: Live trees and plants
Section II — Vegetable products
Chapter 06 of the Harmonized System covers a diverse range of products related to horticulture, including live trees and plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, and ornamental foliage. This chapter is essential for importers and exporters dealing with these products, as it provides the necessary classifications to ensure compliance with international trade regulations.
Within this chapter, you will find four main headings that categorize various types of plants and plant products. Each heading is designed to help traders drill down to more specific classifications, ultimately leading to HS-6 codes that are crucial for customs declarations and tariff applications.
For instance, heading 0601 focuses on bulbs and tubers, while 0602 encompasses live plants and cuttings. Heading 0603 is dedicated to cut flowers, and 0604 covers foliage and other plant parts. Understanding these distinctions is vital for accurately classifying your products and avoiding potential delays or penalties in the import/export process.
Terms & reference phrasing
These are common trade terms used for this chapter. Use them as context, not as a substitute for legal wording.
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- how to classify bulbs and tubers for trade
- requirements for importing live plants and flowers
- understanding HS codes for horticultural products
- navigating customs regulations for cut flowers
- importance of accurate HS-6 classification for plants
- best practices for exporting ornamental foliage
- how to avoid penalties in plant product classification
- guidelines for importing mushroom spawn and cuttings
Examples & common questions
Example products reflect typical trade descriptions. The questions below mirror practical doubts teams raise during filing.
Example products
- Tulip bulbs imported for planting in gardens
- Live ornamental plants such as succulents and ferns
- Fresh cut roses and lilies for floral arrangements
- Dried moss used for decorative purposes
- Rhizomes of ginger and turmeric for culinary use
- Cuttings of houseplants like pothos and snake plants
- Ornamental grasses for landscaping projects
- Chicory roots used in herbal teas
Common classification questions
How do I classify cut flowers for export?
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What are the requirements for importing bulbs?
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Can I use the same HS code for different types of plants?
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What are the customs regulations for ornamental foliage?
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How do I find the right HS-6 code for my products?
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of plants are included in Chapter 06?
- Chapter 06 includes live trees, bulbs, tubers, cut flowers, and ornamental foliage, among other plant products.
- How can I determine the correct HS-4 code for my product?
- You can determine the correct HS-4 code by reviewing the specific headings in Chapter 06 and matching them with your product's characteristics.
- Are there any restrictions on importing cut flowers?
- Yes, there may be restrictions based on the country of origin and specific regulations regarding pests and diseases.
- What is the significance of HS-6 codes?
- HS-6 codes are crucial for customs declarations and tariff applications, ensuring accurate classification and compliance with trade regulations.
- Can I use a single HS code for multiple plant products?
- Generally, each type of plant product has its own specific HS code, so it's important to classify each item accurately.
All HS-4 headings in chapter 06 (4)
Each HS-4 links to a dedicated page with plain-English explanation, HS-6 subheadings, and FAQs. Use Browse to open the lookup in heading mode for that line.
0601
Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes; dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading no. 1212
0602
Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn
0603
Flowers; cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared
0604
Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens; suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated etc.
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