HS Code 06: Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage

Q: Is HS code 06 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 06 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 06 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 06?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 06.

What is HS Code 06

HS Code 06 covers Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section II (Vegetable products). The two digits "06" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "06" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 06 Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage Cover?

Section II

Chapters (06-14) Vegetable products

Chapter 06

Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage

HS Code 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

HS Code 0602

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

HS Code 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

HS Code 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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What HS Codes for Live Plants and Flowers Do Not Cover

Chapter 06 covers live plants, bulbs, cut flowers, and ornamental foliage. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Vegetables and edible plants

Chapter 07

Seeds for sowing of edible crops

various chapters (cereals → 10, oilseeds → 12)

Dried flowers and foliage prepared beyond simple drying

Chapter 67

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Live Plants and Flowers HS 06

HS Code 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

HS Code 0602

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

HS Code 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

HS Code 0604

HS Code 060110

Plants, live; bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant

HS Code 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

HS Code 060210

Plants, live; unrooted cuttings and slips

HS Code 060220

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

HS Code 060230

Plants, live; rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not

HS Code 060240

Plants, live; roses, grafted or not

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 06?

HS code 06 covers Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage, one of the chapter 06 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 06 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 06 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 06?