About HS Code 060210
This category is crucial for the mass propagation of plants within the global horticultural industry. Unrooted cuttings and slips are small sections of plants, typically stems or leaves, taken for the purpose of rooting and growing into new, genetically identical plants. This method allows for rapid, efficient, and cost-effective production of large quantities of various ornamental and agricultural species. International trade in these items supports nurseries and growers worldwide, enabling them to cultivate a diverse range of plants without the need for seed propagation or mature plant transport. Importers are primarily commercial nurseries and large-scale growers. Exporters are countries with specialized propagation facilities, often benefiting from favorable climates for maintaining mother plants and efficient labor for cutting production.
Products Under This Code
Geranium cuttings, petunia cuttings, poinsettia slips, lavender cuttings, rosemary cuttings, coleus cuttings, begonia cuttings, fuchsia cuttings.
Real World Examples
Dümmen Orange cuttings, Syngenta Flowers slips, Selecta One unrooted cuttings, Beekenkamp Plants propagation material.
Common Misclassification
This code specifically covers unrooted cuttings, distinguishing them from rooted plants (060290) or seeds (Chapter 12) which are different forms of plant material.
Products Classified Under 0602.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Central American countries like Guatemala and Costa Rica are major exporters due to favorable climates and labor, while the USA and Europe are primary importers for their large nursery industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 060210?
HS code 060210 covers: Plants, live; unrooted cuttings and slips. This category is crucial for the mass propagation of plants within the global horticultural industry. Unrooted cuttings and slips are small sections of plants, typically stems or leaves, taken for the purpose of rooting and growing into new, genetically identical plants. This method allows for rapid, efficient, and cost-effective production of large quantities of various ornamental and agricultural species. International trade in these items supports nurseries and growers worldwide, enabling them to cultivate a diverse range of plants without the need for seed propagation or mature plant transport. Importers are primarily commercial nurseries and large-scale growers. Exporters are countries with specialized propagation facilities, often benefiting from favorable climates for maintaining mother plants and efficient labor for cutting production.
What products fall under HS code 060210?
Geranium cuttings, petunia cuttings, poinsettia slips, lavender cuttings, rosemary cuttings, coleus cuttings, begonia cuttings, fuchsia cuttings.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 060210?
This code specifically covers unrooted cuttings, distinguishing them from rooted plants (060290) or seeds (Chapter 12) which are different forms of plant material.
How is HS code 060210 structured?
HS code 060210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (06) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.