About HS Code 060230
This specialized HS code focuses exclusively on live rhododendrons and azaleas, which are highly popular ornamental shrubs known for their vibrant and diverse flowers. These plants are traded internationally for landscaping projects, garden centers, and private collections, contributing significantly to the global ornamental horticulture market. The trade involves careful cultivation to produce healthy, well-formed plants, often with specific flower colors, sizes, or growth habits that are in high demand. Importers are typically garden centers, landscapers, and botanical gardens seeking to offer a wide selection of these acid-loving plants. Exporters are countries with established nursery industries specializing in rhododendron and azalea propagation, often leveraging specific soil conditions and climates conducive to their growth.
Products Under This Code
Potted rhododendrons, evergreen azaleas, deciduous azaleas, dwarf rhododendrons, hybrid azaleas, Japanese azaleas, 'P.J.M.' rhododendrons.
Real World Examples
Monrovia Nursery rhododendrons, Azalea Hill Gardens & Nursery azaleas, various specialized European nurseries, Proven Winners azaleas.
Common Misclassification
This code is highly specific to rhododendrons and azaleas, distinguishing them from other ornamental shrubs (060290) or unrooted cuttings (060210).
Products Classified Under 0602.30
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium are leading exporters of rhododendrons and azaleas, with significant imports by the USA, UK, and France for their ornamental plant markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 060230?
HS code 060230 covers: Plants, live; rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not. This specialized HS code focuses exclusively on live rhododendrons and azaleas, which are highly popular ornamental shrubs known for their vibrant and diverse flowers. These plants are traded internationally for landscaping projects, garden centers, and private collections, contributing significantly to the global ornamental horticulture market. The trade involves careful cultivation to produce healthy, well-formed plants, often with specific flower colors, sizes, or growth habits that are in high demand. Importers are typically garden centers, landscapers, and botanical gardens seeking to offer a wide selection of these acid-loving plants. Exporters are countries with established nursery industries specializing in rhododendron and azalea propagation, often leveraging specific soil conditions and climates conducive to their growth.
What products fall under HS code 060230?
Potted rhododendrons, evergreen azaleas, deciduous azaleas, dwarf rhododendrons, hybrid azaleas, Japanese azaleas, 'P.J.M.' rhododendrons.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 060230?
This code is highly specific to rhododendrons and azaleas, distinguishing them from other ornamental shrubs (060290) or unrooted cuttings (060210).
How is HS code 060230 structured?
HS code 060230 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.