Product classification
HS code for Plant cuttings: 0602.10
Plants, live, unrooted cuttings and slips.
Classification of plant cuttings under HS 0602.10
Plant cuttings are classified under HS code 060210, which specifically covers unrooted cuttings and slips. This classification is part of Chapter 6, which encompasses live trees and other plants, bulbs, roots, and the like. The primary criterion for classification under 060210 is the absence of a developed root system. These items are typically segments of stems, leaves, or roots taken from a parent plant for the purpose of vegetative propagation. The Harmonized System distinguishes these from rooted plants to account for the different biological state and handling requirements during international trade. If a cutting has begun to develop roots or is established in a growing medium, it must be reclassified under a different subheading within 0602. This distinction is critical for phytosanitary inspections, as rooted plants often carry higher risks of soil-borne pests and diseases, leading to stricter entry requirements in many jurisdictions. Customs authorities look for the absence of roots to verify this code.
- Covers
- Stem cuttings for propagation
- Leaf cuttings without roots
- Scions and slips for grafting
- Softwood and hardwood cuttings
- Unrooted vine cuttings
- Also under 0602.10
- Dümmen Orange cuttings
- Syngenta Flowers slips
- Selecta One unrooted cuttings
- Beekenkamp Plants propagation material.
Codes often confused with 0602.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 060290, which covers other live plants including rooted cuttings. If a cutting has any visible root development, it can no longer stay in 060210. Additionally, dormant bulbs or tubers are often confused with cuttings but belong under heading 0601. Another error involves cut flowers or foliage used for decoration rather than propagation, which are classified under heading 0603 or 0604 respectively.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060210 (the code used for plant cuttings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060210 (the code used for plant cuttings) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 27% 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 060210, not only plant cuttings.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $97M 16% of world exports
- 2 Kenya $76M 13% of world exports
- 3 Guatemala $41M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $588M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $180M 27% of world imports
- 2 United States $142M 21% of world imports
- 3 Italy $62M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $666M 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 plant cuttings
Brazil classifies plant cuttings under NCM 0602.10.00: HS 0602.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plant cuttings
What is the HS code for Plant cuttings?
The HS code for Plant cuttings is 060210 (Plants, live; unrooted cuttings and slips). The HS code for unrooted plant cuttings and slips is 060210.
How do I classify Plant cuttings for customs?
Plant cuttings is classified under HS code 060210 — Plants, live; unrooted cuttings and slips. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can rooted cuttings be classified under 060210?
No, once a cutting has developed roots, it must be classified under HS code 060290 as a rooted plant.
Which countries are the top exporters of plant cuttings (HS 060210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060210 (the code used for plant cuttings) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($97M, 16% of world exports), Kenya ($76M) and Guatemala ($41M). World exports came to about $588M, 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 plant cuttings (HS 060210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060210 (the code used for plant cuttings) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($180M, 27% of world imports), the United States ($142M) and Italy ($62M). World imports came to about $666M, 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 Plant cuttings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060210 for Plant cuttings 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 plant cuttings in Brazil?
In Brazil, plant cuttings (HS 060210) is classified under NCM 0602.10.00.