Product classification
HS code for Flower bulbs: 0601.10
Plants, live, bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant.
Classification of flower bulbs under HS 0601.10
Classification under HS code 060110 is strictly determined by the physiological state of the plant material at the time of customs declaration. This specific code is reserved for bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns, and rhizomes that are in a dormant state. Dormancy is a biological condition where the plant's metabolic processes are slowed to a minimum, and there is no visible active growth, such as green shoots, leaves, or flowers. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, the classification is governed by the terms of the headings and subheadings. Heading 0601 specifically identifies these botanical structures, and subheading 060110 isolates those that are dormant. This distinction is critical for international trade because dormant bulbs are often subject to different phytosanitary requirements and tariff rates compared to active plants. The Harmonized System Explanized Notes clarify that these items may be packed in medium such as soil, peat, or sawdust, provided they remain in their dormant phase during transport.
- Covers
- Dormant tulip bulbs
- Dormant hyacinth bulbs
- Dormant narcissi (daffodil) bulbs
- Dormant lily bulbs
- Dormant crocus corms
- Dormant dahlia tubers
- 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. The most frequent error is confusing 060110 with 060120. While 060110 is for dormant items, 060120 is for those in growth or in flower. If a shipment of bulbs has sprouted during transit, customs authorities may reclassify them under 060120. Additionally, flower seeds are often incorrectly placed here but belong in 120930. Edible tubers like potatoes (0701) or manioc (0714) are also excluded from this heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060110 (the code used for flower bulbs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060110 (the code used for flower bulbs) 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 flower bulbs.
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 flower bulbs
Brazil classifies flower bulbs 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 flower bulbs
What is the HS code for Flower bulbs?
The HS code for Flower bulbs is 060110 (Plants, live; bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant). The HS code for dormant flower bulbs is 060110. If the bulbs are already sprouting or in flower, the correct code is 060120.
How do I classify Flower bulbs for customs?
Flower bulbs 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.
Can rhizomes be classified under 060110?
Yes, as long as the rhizomes are in a dormant state and are of a kind used for planting to produce flowers or foliage, they fall under 060110.
Which countries are the top exporters of flower bulbs (HS 060110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060110 (the code used for flower bulbs) 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 flower bulbs (HS 060110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060110 (the code used for flower bulbs) 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 Flower bulbs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060110 for Flower bulbs 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 flower bulbs in Brazil?
In Brazil, flower bulbs (HS 060110) is classified under NCM 0601.10.00.