HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0602.20 – Plants, live; edible fruit or nut trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not
HS code 0602.20 is the 6-digit subheading for plants, live, edible fruit or nut trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not. It is used for apple saplings, grapevines, almond trees, blueberry bushes and citrus trees.
What HS 0602.20 covers
This HS code covers live plants intended to produce edible fruits or nuts, including trees, shrubs, and bushes, whether grafted or not. These are vital for establishing new orchards, vineyards, and commercial fruit/nut farms globally, as well as for home gardening. Trade in these plants facilitates the spread of improved varieties, disease-resistant rootstocks, and specific cultivars adapted to various growing conditions, enhancing agricultural productivity and diversity. Importers are typically commercial growers, agricultural cooperatives, and specialized nurseries looking to expand or diversify their production. Exporters are countries with advanced plant breeding programs and nurseries specializing in fruit and nut propagation, often with strict phytosanitary controls to prevent disease spread.
- Covers
- Apple saplings
- Grapevines
- Almond trees
- Blueberry bushes
- Citrus trees
- Olive trees
- Peach trees
- Hazelnut bushes.
- Examples
- Dave Wilson Nursery fruit trees
- Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co. saplings
- Raintree Nursery nut trees
- various regional fruit tree nurseries.
Codes often confused with 0602.20
Common mistake. This code is specific to fruit and nut-bearing plants, differentiating them from ornamental trees (060290) or seeds of fruit/nut plants (Chapter 12).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 060220, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 060220 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 12% 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 Italy $204M 19% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $195M 18% of world exports
- 3 Spain $153M 14% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $111M 12% of world imports
- 2 Italy $75M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $49M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $950M 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 0602.20
Brazil does not split HS 0602.20: its NCM code is 0602.20.00.
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 0602.20
What is HS code 060220?
HS code 060220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Plants, live; edible fruit or nut trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not. This HS code covers live plants intended to produce edible fruits or nuts, including trees, shrubs, and bushes, whether grafted or not. These are vital for establishing new orchards, vineyards, and commercial fruit/nut farms globally, as well as for home gardening. Trade in these plants facilitates the spread of improved varieties, disease-resistant rootstocks, and specific cultivars adapted to various growing conditions, enhancing agricultural productivity and diversity. Importers are typically commercial growers, agricultural cooperatives, and specialized nurseries looking to expand or diversify their production. Exporters are countries with advanced plant breeding programs and nurseries specializing in fruit and nut propagation, often with strict phytosanitary controls to prevent disease spread.
What products fall under HS code 060220?
Apple saplings, grapevines, almond trees, blueberry bushes, citrus trees, olive trees, peach trees, hazelnut bushes.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 060220?
This code is specific to fruit and nut-bearing plants, differentiating them from ornamental trees (060290) or seeds of fruit/nut plants (Chapter 12).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 060220?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 060220 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($204M, 19% of world exports), the Netherlands ($195M) and Spain ($153M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 060220?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 060220 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($111M, 12% of world imports), Italy ($75M) and Germany ($49M). World imports came to about $950M, 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 060220 structured?
HS code 060220 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 060220?
In Brazil, HS code 060220 is NCM 0602.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.