HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0602.10 – Plants, live; unrooted cuttings and slips
HS code 0602.10 is the 6-digit subheading for plants, live, unrooted cuttings and slips. It is used for geranium cuttings, petunia cuttings, poinsettia slips, lavender cuttings and rosemary cuttings.
What HS 0602.10 covers
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.
- Covers
- Geranium cuttings
- Petunia cuttings
- Poinsettia slips
- Lavender cuttings
- Rosemary cuttings
- Coleus cuttings
- Begonia cuttings
- Fuchsia cuttings.
- Examples
- Dümmen Orange cuttings
- Syngenta Flowers slips
- Selecta One unrooted cuttings
- Beekenkamp Plants propagation material.
Codes often confused with 0602.10
Common mistake. This code specifically covers unrooted cuttings, distinguishing them from rooted plants (060290) or seeds (Chapter 12) which are different forms of plant material.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 060210, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 060210 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 27% 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 $97M 16% of world exports
- 2 Kenya $76M 13% of world exports
- 3 Guatemala $41M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $588M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $180M 27% of world imports
- 2 United States $142M 21% of world imports
- 3 Italy $62M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $666M 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 0602.10
Brazil does not split HS 0602.10: its NCM code is 0602.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 06.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0602.10
What is HS code 060210?
HS code 060210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 060210?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 060210 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($97M, 16% of world exports), Kenya ($76M) and Guatemala ($41M). World exports came to about $588M, 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 060210?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 060210 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($180M, 27% of world imports), the United States ($142M) and Italy ($62M). World imports came to about $666M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 060210?
In Brazil, HS code 060210 is NCM 0602.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.