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GOODS ACROSS BORDERS

HS HEADING 0602

Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn

In plain English

This heading covers live plants, including their roots, as well as cuttings, slips, and mushroom spawn that are not listed elsewhere. The items are separated into specific groups based on their type and condition. One group includes unrooted cuttings and slips, while another covers edible fruit or nut trees, shrubs, and bushes, whether grafted or not. Additional categories distinguish between grafted or ungrafted rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or ungrafted roses, and other live plants not mentioned in the previous categories.

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6-digit subheadings (5)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

0602.10

Plants, live; unrooted cuttings and slips

0602.20

Plants, live; edible fruit or nut trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not

0602.30

Plants, live; rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not

0602.40

Plants, live; roses, grafted or not

0602.90

Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0602

Covered items classified under 0602

Chapter 06 classification notes

All Chapter 06 imports require phytosanitary certificates issued by the origin's plant-protection authority. Most destinations apply additional treatment requirements (heat, fumigation) for imported soil + roots. CITES Appendix II species (orchids, cycads) require additional CITES paperwork.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Cut flowers in commercial bouquets sometimes mis-declared under Chapter 04 (preserved fruit); seeds for sowing should be in Chapter 12 not 06.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 06

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