HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0601.10 – Plants, live; bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant
HS code 0601.10 is the 6-digit subheading for plants, live, bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant. It is used for tulip bulbs, daffodil bulbs, gladiolus corms, dahlia tubers and lily bulbs.
What HS 0601.10 covers
This category encompasses dormant plant propagation materials, including bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns, and rhizomes. These are essential for the global horticulture and agriculture industries, traded internationally for planting in gardens, nurseries, and agricultural fields to cultivate a wide array of flowers, vegetables, and other plants. Importers include commercial growers, landscapers, and retail garden centers seeking to establish new crops or offer seasonal varieties. Exporters are countries with specialized plant breeding programs and efficient propagation facilities, often with climates conducive to producing high-quality dormant stock. Key considerations in this trade involve disease-free certification, proper storage, and transport conditions to maintain dormancy and ensure the viability of the planting material upon arrival.
- Covers
- Tulip bulbs
- Daffodil bulbs
- Gladiolus corms
- Dahlia tubers
- Lily bulbs
- Iris rhizomes
- Crocus corms
- Hyacinth bulbs.
- Examples
- J.W. van der Schoot tulip bulbs
- Eurobulb daffodil bulbs
- Breck's flower bulbs
- DutchGrown hyacinth bulbs.
Codes often confused with 0601.10
Common mistake. This code is for dormant materials, distinct from those already in growth or flower (060120) or other live plants like unrooted cuttings (060210).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 060110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 060110 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 83% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $1.4B 83% of world exports
- 2 Chile $49M 2.9% of world exports
- 3 New Zealand $39M 2.3% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $250M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $193M 12% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $108M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0601.10
Brazil does not split HS 0601.10: its NCM code is 0601.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 06.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0601.10
What is HS code 060110?
HS code 060110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Plants, live; bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant. This category encompasses dormant plant propagation materials, including bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns, and rhizomes. These are essential for the global horticulture and agriculture industries, traded internationally for planting in gardens, nurseries, and agricultural fields to cultivate a wide array of flowers, vegetables, and other plants. Importers include commercial growers, landscapers, and retail garden centers seeking to establish new crops or offer seasonal varieties. Exporters are countries with specialized plant breeding programs and efficient propagation facilities, often with climates conducive to producing high-quality dormant stock. Key considerations in this trade involve disease-free certification, proper storage, and transport conditions to maintain dormancy and ensure the viability of the planting material upon arrival.
What products fall under HS code 060110?
Tulip bulbs, daffodil bulbs, gladiolus corms, dahlia tubers, lily bulbs, iris rhizomes, crocus corms, hyacinth bulbs.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 060110?
This code is for dormant materials, distinct from those already in growth or flower (060120) or other live plants like unrooted cuttings (060210).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 060110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 060110 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.4B, 83% of world exports), Chile ($49M) and New Zealand ($39M). World exports came to about $1.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 060110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 060110 in UN Comtrade data were China ($250M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($193M) and the United Kingdom ($108M). World imports came to about $1.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 060110 structured?
HS code 060110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (06) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 060110?
In Brazil, HS code 060110 is NCM 0601.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.