Product classification
HS code for Rose bushes: 0602.40
Plants, live, roses, grafted or not.
Classification of rose bushes under HS 0602.40
Rose bushes are classified under HS code 0602.40, which falls within Chapter 6 of the Harmonized System. This chapter covers live trees and other plants, bulbs, roots, and the like, as well as cut flowers and ornamental foliage. The specific subheading 0602.40 is reserved for roses, whether they are grafted or not. Classification is determined by the biological state of the product; as live plants intended for planting or for ornamental use, they must be distinguished from cut flowers or dried plant materials. The General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) dictate that products are classified according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since rose bushes are live, rooted plants, they are explicitly named under heading 0602.
- Covers
- Grafted rose bushes
- Non-grafted rose plants
- Climbing rose varieties
- Miniature rose bushes
- Standard or tree roses
- Dormant bare-root rose plants
- 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. A frequent point of confusion involves HS code 0603.11, which is designated for fresh cut roses. While both involve roses, 0603.11 is strictly for floral arrangements or bouquets where the plant is no longer living or rooted. Additionally, importers sometimes mistakenly use 0602.90, which is a residual category for other live plants. However, because roses have a specific four-digit dash level subheading (0602.40), the more specific code must be used according to the principle of specificity in customs classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060240 (the code used for rose bushes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060240 (the code used for rose bushes) 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 rose bushes.
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 rose bushes
Brazil classifies rose bushes 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 rose bushes
What is the HS code for Rose bushes?
The HS code for Rose bushes is 060240 (Plants, live; roses, grafted or not). The HS code for rose bushes, whether grafted or not, is 0602.40.
How do I classify Rose bushes for customs?
Rose bushes is classified under HS code 060240 — Plants, live; roses, grafted or not. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to rose seeds?
No, rose seeds are typically classified under heading 1209 as seeds for sowing, as they are not yet live plants.
Which countries are the top exporters of rose bushes (HS 060240)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060240 (the code used for rose bushes) 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 rose bushes (HS 060240)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060240 (the code used for rose bushes) 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 Rose bushes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060240 for Rose bushes 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 rose bushes in Brazil?
In Brazil, rose bushes (HS 060240) is classified under NCM 0602.40.00.