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.
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.
Covered items classified under 0602
- 0602Seeds & Plants— country-by-country customs rules
Chapter 06 classification notes
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