HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0602.90 – Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0602
HS code 0602.90 is the 6-digit subheading for plants, live, n.e.c. in heading no. 0602. It is used for ornamental shrubs (non-rhododendron/azalea/rose), tree seedlings (non-fruit/nut), perennial plants, aquatic plants and carnivorous plants.
What HS 0602.90 covers
This 'basket' HS code covers all other live plants not specifically classified under other subheadings of 0602, encompassing a vast array of ornamental plants, forestry seedlings, and specialized agricultural plants. It's a crucial category for the diverse global horticulture and forestry industries, allowing for the trade of unique or less common plant species that don't fit into more specific categories. Importers range from botanical gardens and specialized nurseries to forestry companies and individual collectors seeking specific plant varieties. Exporters are countries with rich biodiversity, advanced propagation techniques, or large-scale forestry operations. This code highlights the extensive variety of plant life traded internationally beyond the more common categories, supporting ecological restoration, landscaping, and niche agricultural markets.
- Covers
- Ornamental shrubs (non-rhododendron/azalea/rose)
- Tree seedlings (non-fruit/nut)
- Perennial plants
- Aquatic plants
- Carnivorous plants
- Bonsai trees
- Bamboo plants
- Groundcover plants.
- Examples
- Various specialized nurseries
- forestry seedling suppliers
- botanical plant distributors
- exotic plant retailers.
Codes often confused with 0602.90
Common mistake. This code serves as a residual category for live plants, differentiating them from specific types like fruit trees (060220) or roses (060240), and from seeds (Chapter 12).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 060290, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 060290 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% 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 $5.3B 51% of world exports
- 2 Italy $842M 8.1% of world exports
- 3 Germany $813M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $10.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.7B 18% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $868M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $786M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $9.3B 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 codes for 0602.90 8
Brazil splits HS 0602.90 into 8 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0602.90.10 Mushroom spawnMicélios de cogumelos
- 0602.90.2 Ornamental plants for plantingMudas de plantas ornamentais Group
- 0602.90.21 Orchid plants for plantingDe orquídea
- 0602.90.29 Other ornamental plants for plantingOutras
- 0602.90.8 Other plants for plantingOutras mudas Group
- 0602.90.81 Sugar cane plants for plantingDe cana-de-açúcar
- 0602.90.82 Grapevine plants for plantingDe videira
- 0602.90.83 Coffee plants for plantingDe café
- 0602.90.89 Other non-ornamental plants for plantingOutras
- 0602.90.90 Other live plantsOutras
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 0602.90
What is HS code 060290?
HS code 060290 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0602. This 'basket' HS code covers all other live plants not specifically classified under other subheadings of 0602, encompassing a vast array of ornamental plants, forestry seedlings, and specialized agricultural plants. It's a crucial category for the diverse global horticulture and forestry industries, allowing for the trade of unique or less common plant species that don't fit into more specific categories. Importers range from botanical gardens and specialized nurseries to forestry companies and individual collectors seeking specific plant varieties. Exporters are countries with rich biodiversity, advanced propagation techniques, or large-scale forestry operations. This code highlights the extensive variety of plant life traded internationally beyond the more common categories, supporting ecological restoration, landscaping, and niche agricultural markets.
What products fall under HS code 060290?
Ornamental shrubs (non-rhododendron/azalea/rose), tree seedlings (non-fruit/nut), perennial plants, aquatic plants, carnivorous plants, bonsai trees, bamboo plants, groundcover plants.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 060290?
This code serves as a residual category for live plants, differentiating them from specific types like fruit trees (060220) or roses (060240), and from seeds (Chapter 12).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 060290?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 060290 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($5.3B, 51% of world exports), Italy ($842M) and Germany ($813M). World exports came to about $10.4B, 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 060290?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 060290 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.7B, 18% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($868M) and the Netherlands ($786M). World imports came to about $9.3B, 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 060290 structured?
HS code 060290 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 060290?
Brazil splits HS code 060290 into 8 NCM codes: 0602.90.10 (Mushroom spawn), 0602.90.21 (Orchid plants for planting), 0602.90.29 (Other ornamental plants for planting), 0602.90.81 (Sugar cane plants for planting), 0602.90.82 (Grapevine plants for planting), 0602.90.83 (Coffee plants for planting), 0602.90.89 (Other non-ornamental plants for planting), 0602.90.90 (Other live plants). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.