HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0602.30 – Plants, live; rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not
HS code 0602.30 is the 6-digit subheading for plants, live, rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not. It is used for potted rhododendrons, evergreen azaleas, deciduous azaleas, dwarf rhododendrons and hybrid azaleas.
What HS 0602.30 covers
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.
- Covers
- Potted rhododendrons
- Evergreen azaleas
- Deciduous azaleas
- Dwarf rhododendrons
- Hybrid azaleas
- Japanese azaleas
- 'P.J.M.' rhododendrons.
- Examples
- Monrovia Nursery rhododendrons
- Azalea Hill Gardens & Nursery azaleas
- various specialized European nurseries
- Proven Winners azaleas.
Codes often confused with 0602.30
Common mistake. This code is highly specific to rhododendrons and azaleas, distinguishing them from other ornamental shrubs (060290) or unrooted cuttings (060210).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 060230, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 060230 in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 14% 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 Belgium $40M 42% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $30M 32% of world exports
- 3 Germany $6.2M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $94M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $12M 14% of world imports
- 2 Italy $9.5M 11% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $8.1M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $85M 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 0602.30
Brazil does not split HS 0602.30: its NCM code is 0602.30.00.
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 0602.30
What is HS code 060230?
HS code 060230 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 060230?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 060230 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($40M, 42% of world exports), the Netherlands ($30M) and Germany ($6.2M). World exports came to about $94M, 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 060230?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 060230 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($12M, 14% of world imports), Italy ($9.5M) and the United Kingdom ($8.1M). World imports came to about $85M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 060230?
In Brazil, HS code 060230 is NCM 0602.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.