HS Code 0601Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes; dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading no. 1212
2 six-digit codes · Heading 1 of 4 in Chapter 06 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 0601 groups plants that grow from underground storage parts, such as bulbs and rhizomes, when they ship alive. Read on to see what fits here, how to pick the right subcode and what belongs elsewhere.
Heading 0601 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “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” classify either at 060110 or at 060120, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 1 of 4 in Chapter 06, Trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage, which runs to 16 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 0601
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 060110 | Plants, live; bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant |
| 060120 | Plants, live; bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower, chicory plants and roots other than of heading no. 1212 |
What HS code 0601 covers
Think of this heading as the home of plant parts that store food underground and can grow into a new plant. Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes all belong here. Tulip bulbs are a common example.
The goods must be alive. They may be resting, growing or flowering. Chicory plants and chicory roots also sit here, with one exception covered below.
The code is part of Chapter 06, which deals with live plants and cut flowers. National HSN and HTS schedules use the same four digits, so 0601 means the same group of goods in each. Only the longer national codes after it differ from country to country.
HS 060110 vs 060120: dormant bulbs or bulbs in growth
The difference between 060110 and 060120 is the state of the plant on the day it ships. Look at the goods, not at the species.
Use 060110 when the bulbs, tubers, corms or rhizomes are dormant. They are resting and show no active growth. This is the code to check for dormant flower bulbs sold for planting later.
Use 060120 when the same kinds of plants are in growth or in flower. This subcode also holds chicory plants and chicory roots, except roots that belong in heading 1212.
- 060110: dormant bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes
- 060120: the same plants in growth or in flower, plus chicory plants and roots
What is not classified under 0601
Several nearby goods look similar but have their own headings. Checking them first can save you a wrong declaration.
Live plants that are not named in 0601 go to heading 0602. Mushroom spawn is there too.
Cut flowers and flower buds for bouquets or decoration go to heading 0603. This covers fresh, dried, dyed, bleached and impregnated flowers. A cut flower is not a bulb, even when it grew from one.
Foliage, branches, grasses, mosses and lichens for bouquets or decoration go to heading 0604.
Chicory roots that fall under heading 1212 are also outside 0601. If you are unsure about any product, run it through the HS code classifier before you file.
Find importers and exporters of bulbs under HS 0601
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Who ships under 0601?
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Section II: Vegetable Products, chapters 06–14.
HS Code 0601: common questions
What does HS code 0601 cover?
It covers underground storage parts of plants, such as bulbs, corms and rhizomes, while they are alive. They can be dormant, growing or in flower. Chicory plants and roots are part of it too.
What is the HS code for flower bulbs?
Start with heading 0601.
What is the difference between HS 060110 and 060120?
060110 is for resting plants. 060120 is for plants that are growing or flowering, and it also takes chicory plants and roots.
Under which chapter does HS code 0601 fall?
It sits in Chapter 06, which belongs to the Vegetable Products section of the Harmonized System.
Are chicory roots classified under 0601?
Yes, chicory plants and roots are placed in 060120. The exception is roots that are covered by heading 1212.
Which HS code covers live plants and cuttings that are not bulbs?
Heading 0602 is the place to look. It takes other live plants, with their roots, cuttings and slips, and also mushroom spawn.
How can I find importers and exporters of bulbs under HS 0601?
Confirm your subcode first. Then use the buyer data and supplier data pages, or search the code directly.
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