Product classification
HS code for Live roses: 0602.40
Plants, live, roses, grafted or not.
Classification of live roses under HS 0602.40
Live roses are classified under HS code 0602.40. Unlike the previous examples which fall under Chapter 1, live plants are classified in Chapter 6, which covers 'Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage.' Heading 0602 is designated for 'Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.' Within this heading, subheading 0602.40 is specifically reserved for roses. The primary criteria for this classification are that the plant must be alive and it must be a member of the genus Rosa. This includes rose bushes that are grafted or ungrafted. The presence of a root system is a defining characteristic of products in heading 0602, distinguishing them from cut flowers. Whether the roses are intended for outdoor landscaping, greenhouse cultivation, or as potted indoor plants, they are classified here. This code is essential for phytosanitary inspections, as live plants are subject to strict regulations to prevent the spread of pests and diseases across borders.
- Covers
- Live rose bushes
- Grafted rose plants
- Miniature rose plants in pots
- Climbing roses with roots
- Rose cuttings and slips (if capable of growth)
- Also under 0602.40
- David Austin Roses
- Weeks Roses
- Star Roses and Plants
- Kordes Roses
- Jackson & Perkins roses.
Codes often confused with 0602.40
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for roses is HS code 0603.11. This code is for fresh cut roses used in bouquets. The distinction lies in whether the plant is a 'live plant' (with roots, for planting) or a 'cut flower' (without roots, for decoration). Another error is using 0602.90, which is for 'Other' live plants, but since roses have their own specific subheading (0602.40), the specific code must be used.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060240 (the code used for live roses), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060240 (the code used for live roses) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 060240, not only live roses.
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 live roses
Brazil classifies live roses under NCM 0602.40.00: HS 0602.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about live roses
What is the HS code for Live roses?
The HS code for Live roses is 060240 (Plants, live; roses, grafted or not). The HS code for live rose plants, including bushes and grafted plants, is 0602.40.
How do I classify Live roses for customs?
Live roses is classified under HS code 060240 — Plants, live; roses, grafted or not. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include rose seeds?
No, rose seeds are typically classified under heading 1209, which covers seeds, fruit, and spores used for sowing.
Which countries are the top exporters of live roses (HS 060240)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060240 (the code used for live roses) 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 live roses (HS 060240)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060240 (the code used for live roses) 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.
Is the HS code for Live roses the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060240 for Live roses 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 live roses in Brazil?
In Brazil, live roses (HS 060240) is classified under NCM 0602.40.00.