HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0601.20 – 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 0601.20 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for potted tulips, flowering hyacinths, growing dahlia plants, chicory roots (for forcing) and potted lilies.
What HS 0601.20 covers
This HS code covers plant propagation materials that are actively growing or in flower, including bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns, and rhizomes, as well as chicory plants and roots. These items are traded for immediate planting, display, or further cultivation, catering to the ornamental plant market, commercial nurseries, and specialized agricultural uses like chicory forcing. The trade involves careful handling and transport to prevent damage and ensure the plants remain healthy and vibrant upon arrival. Importers are typically garden centers, florists, landscapers, and commercial growers who require plants ready for sale or rapid integration into their operations. Exporters are countries with advanced horticultural sectors capable of producing plants ready for immediate use or further cultivation, often leveraging greenhouse technologies.
- Covers
- Potted tulips
- Flowering hyacinths
- Growing dahlia plants
- Chicory roots (for forcing)
- Potted lilies
- Growing gladiolus
- Ornamental onion plants
- Potted amaryllis.
- Examples
- Ball Horticultural Company potted plants
- Syngenta Flowers in-growth bulbs
- various Dutch flower auction products
- local garden center flowering plants.
Codes often confused with 0601.20
Common mistake. This code is for actively growing or flowering bulbs/tubers, differentiating it from dormant ones (060110) and other live plants like unrooted cuttings (060210).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 060120, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 060120 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 74% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% 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 $533M 74% of world exports
- 2 Germany $45M 6.2% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $31M 4.2% of world exports
World total: $724M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $140M 19% of world imports
- 2 Switzerland $113M 15% of world imports
- 3 France $81M 11% of world imports
World total: $745M 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 0601.20
Brazil does not split HS 0601.20: its NCM code is 0601.20.00.
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 0601.20
What is HS code 060120?
HS code 060120 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This HS code covers plant propagation materials that are actively growing or in flower, including bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns, and rhizomes, as well as chicory plants and roots. These items are traded for immediate planting, display, or further cultivation, catering to the ornamental plant market, commercial nurseries, and specialized agricultural uses like chicory forcing. The trade involves careful handling and transport to prevent damage and ensure the plants remain healthy and vibrant upon arrival. Importers are typically garden centers, florists, landscapers, and commercial growers who require plants ready for sale or rapid integration into their operations. Exporters are countries with advanced horticultural sectors capable of producing plants ready for immediate use or further cultivation, often leveraging greenhouse technologies.
What products fall under HS code 060120?
Potted tulips, flowering hyacinths, growing dahlia plants, chicory roots (for forcing), potted lilies, growing gladiolus, ornamental onion plants, potted amaryllis.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 060120?
This code is for actively growing or flowering bulbs/tubers, differentiating it from dormant ones (060110) and other live plants like unrooted cuttings (060210).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 060120?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 060120 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($533M, 74% of world exports), Germany ($45M) and Belgium ($31M). World exports came to about $724M, 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 060120?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 060120 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($140M, 19% of world imports), Switzerland ($113M) and France ($81M). World imports came to about $745M, 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 060120 structured?
HS code 060120 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 060120?
In Brazil, HS code 060120 is NCM 0601.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.