HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0602.40 – Plants, live; roses, grafted or not
HS code 0602.40 is the 6-digit subheading for plants, live, roses, grafted or not. It is used for bare-root roses, potted hybrid tea roses, climbing roses, floribunda roses and miniature roses.
What HS 0602.40 covers
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.
- Covers
- Bare-root roses
- Potted hybrid tea roses
- Climbing roses
- Floribunda roses
- Miniature roses
- Shrub roses
- Standard roses
- Rose rootstock.
- Examples
- David Austin Roses
- Weeks Roses
- Star Roses and Plants
- Kordes Roses
- Jackson & Perkins roses.
Codes often confused with 0602.40
Common mistake. This code is specific to live rose plants, distinguishing them from cut roses (0603) or other ornamental plants (060290) which fall under different categories.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 060240, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 060240 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 $116M 47% of world exports
- 2 Canada $45M 18% of world exports
- 3 Uganda $18M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $248M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $45M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $24M 12% of world imports
- 3 France $14M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $194M 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 0602.40
Brazil does not split HS 0602.40: its NCM code is 0602.40.00.
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 0602.40
What is HS code 060240?
HS code 060240 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 060240?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 060240 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($116M, 47% of world exports), Canada ($45M) and Uganda ($18M). World exports came to about $248M, 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 060240?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 060240 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($45M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($24M) and France ($14M). World imports came to about $194M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 060240?
In Brazil, HS code 060240 is NCM 0602.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.