Product classification
HS code for Rhizomes: 0601.10
Plants, live, bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant.
Classification of rhizomes under HS 0601.10
Rhizomes are classified under HS code 0601.10 because they represent the dormant stage of specific live plants. The Harmonized System distinguishes between plants in active growth and those in a state of rest. Heading 0601 specifically covers bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns, and rhizomes. The subheading 0601.10 is reserved for these items when they are dormant, meaning they are not currently in a state of active vegetation, flowering, or foliage production. This classification is essential for agricultural statistics and phytosanitary regulations, as dormant plant parts often have different import requirements than active plants. The classification depends on the botanical structure of the specimen; a rhizome is a continuously growing horizontal underground stem which puts out lateral shoots and adventitious roots at intervals. If these rhizomes were imported in pots with soil and leaves, they would move to 0601.20. The precision of this code ensures that agricultural trade data accurately reflects the movement of reproductive plant material versus food products.
- Covers
- Dormant iris rhizomes
- Dormant lily of the valley rhizomes
- Dormant canna rhizomes
- Dormant ginger rhizomes intended for planting
- Dormant turmeric rhizomes intended for planting
- 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. Rhizomes are frequently confused with HS code 0601.20, which covers the same botanical structures but in a state of active growth or flowering. Additionally, rhizomes used as spices, such as ginger or turmeric, are often misclassified under 0910.11 or 0910.30. The distinction lies in the intended use and the state of the product; Chapter 06 is for live plants for planting, while Chapter 09 is for vegetable products used as spices.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060110 (the code used for rhizomes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060110 (the code used for rhizomes) 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 rhizomes.
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 rhizomes
Brazil classifies rhizomes 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 rhizomes
What is the HS code for Rhizomes?
The HS code for Rhizomes is 060110 (Plants, live; bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant). The HS code for dormant rhizomes is 0601.10, while those in growth or in flower are classified under 0601.20.
How do I classify Rhizomes for customs?
Rhizomes 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 rhizomes for planting and rhizomes for spice?
Rhizomes for planting (0601.10) are typically treated or packaged for propagation, whereas those for spice (0910) are cleaned and prepared for human consumption.
Which countries are the top exporters of rhizomes (HS 060110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060110 (the code used for rhizomes) 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 rhizomes (HS 060110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060110 (the code used for rhizomes) 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 Rhizomes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060110 for Rhizomes 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 rhizomes in Brazil?
In Brazil, rhizomes (HS 060110) is classified under NCM 0601.10.00.