About HS Code 060240
This HS code is dedicated to live rose plants, a globally beloved ornamental flower. Trade in roses includes bare-root plants, potted roses, and grafted varieties, catering to garden enthusiasts, landscapers, and commercial growers. The international market for roses is driven by demand for new cultivars, disease resistance, specific aesthetic qualities, and continuous flowering traits. Importers are typically garden centers, nurseries, and large-scale landscaping projects that require a steady supply of diverse rose varieties. Exporters are countries with advanced rose breeding programs and efficient nursery production, often with expertise in grafting and disease management. Key aspects include variety selection, phytosanitary certification, and careful packaging for transport to ensure plant health and successful establishment.
Products Under This Code
Bare-root roses, potted hybrid tea roses, climbing roses, floribunda roses, miniature roses, shrub roses, standard roses, rose rootstock.
Real World Examples
David Austin Roses, Weeks Roses, Star Roses and Plants, Kordes Roses, Jackson & Perkins roses.
Common Misclassification
This code is specific to live rose plants, distinguishing them from cut roses (0603) or other ornamental plants (060290) which fall under different categories.
Products Classified Under 0602.40
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
The Netherlands, Germany, and France are major exporters of live rose plants, with significant imports by the USA, UK, and Canada for their extensive gardening markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 060240?
HS code 060240 covers: Plants, live; roses, grafted or not. This HS code is dedicated to live rose plants, a globally beloved ornamental flower. Trade in roses includes bare-root plants, potted roses, and grafted varieties, catering to garden enthusiasts, landscapers, and commercial growers. The international market for roses is driven by demand for new cultivars, disease resistance, specific aesthetic qualities, and continuous flowering traits. Importers are typically garden centers, nurseries, and large-scale landscaping projects that require a steady supply of diverse rose varieties. Exporters are countries with advanced rose breeding programs and efficient nursery production, often with expertise in grafting and disease management. Key aspects include variety selection, phytosanitary certification, and careful packaging for transport to ensure plant health and successful establishment.
What products fall under HS code 060240?
Bare-root roses, potted hybrid tea roses, climbing roses, floribunda roses, miniature roses, shrub roses, standard roses, rose rootstock.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 060240?
This code is specific to live rose plants, distinguishing them from cut roses (0603) or other ornamental plants (060290) which fall under different categories.
How is HS code 060240 structured?
HS code 060240 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.