Product classification
HS code for Dormant tubers: 0601.10
Plants, live, bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant.
Classification of dormant tubers under HS 0601.10
Dormant tubers are classified under HS code 060110, which specifically covers bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns, and rhizomes that are in a dormant state. This classification is determined by the biological state of the plant material at the time of import or export. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 6 of the Harmonized System covers live trees and other plants, including bulbs and roots. The subheading 060110 is reserved for these items when they are not in active growth, meaning they do not show visible foliage or flowers. This dormancy is a critical factor for customs, as it often dictates different phytosanitary requirements compared to plants in growth. The classification encompasses both decorative plants and certain agricultural planting stocks, provided they meet the criteria of being dormant and belonging to the specified botanical categories.
- Covers
- Dahlia tubers in a resting state
- Begonia tubers without active shoots
- Anemone rhizomes
- Ranunculus tubers
- Gladiolus corms (dormant)
- Seed potato tubers (specifically for planting and dormant)
- Iris rhizomes
- Also under 0601.10
- J.W. van der Schoot tulip bulbs
- Eurobulb daffodil bulbs
- Breck's flower bulbs
- DutchGrown hyacinth bulbs.
Codes often confused with 0601.10
Common mistake. Dormant tubers are frequently confused with HS code 060120, which covers the same botanical items but in a state of growth or in flower. If a tuber has sprouted visible green shoots, it must be moved to 060120. Additionally, edible tubers like potatoes for consumption are classified under 0701, while cassava or sweet potatoes fall under 0714. It is vital to distinguish between planting stock (Chapter 6) and food products (Chapter 7) based on the intended use and botanical characteristics.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060110 (the code used for dormant tubers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060110 (the code used for dormant tubers) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 83% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 060110, not only dormant tubers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $1.4B 83% of world exports
- 2 Chile $49M 2.9% of world exports
- 3 New Zealand $39M 2.3% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $250M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $193M 12% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $108M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 dormant tubers
Brazil classifies dormant tubers under NCM 0601.10.00: HS 0601.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dormant tubers
What is the HS code for Dormant tubers?
The HS code for Dormant tubers is 060110 (Plants, live; bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant). The HS code for dormant tubers is 060110, which includes bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes in a state of metabolic rest.
How do I classify Dormant tubers for customs?
Dormant tubers is classified under HS code 060110 — Plants, live; bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between dormant and non-dormant tubers for customs?
A tuber is considered dormant if it shows no active signs of vegetative growth, such as emerging leaves or stems. Once growth is visible, it is classified under 060120.
Which countries are the top exporters of dormant tubers (HS 060110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060110 (the code used for dormant tubers) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.4B, 83% of world exports), Chile ($49M) and New Zealand ($39M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 dormant tubers (HS 060110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060110 (the code used for dormant tubers) in UN Comtrade data were China ($250M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($193M) and the United Kingdom ($108M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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.
Is the HS code for Dormant tubers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060110 for Dormant tubers is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for dormant tubers in Brazil?
In Brazil, dormant tubers (HS 060110) is classified under NCM 0601.10.00.