Product classification
HS code for Unrooted slips: 0602.10
Plants, live, unrooted cuttings and slips.
Classification of unrooted slips under HS 0602.10
Unrooted slips and cuttings are classified under HS code 0602.10. This classification is governed by Chapter 6 of the Harmonized System, which encompasses live trees and other plants, bulbs, roots, and the like. Heading 0602 specifically covers other live plants, including their roots and cuttings. The subheading 0602.10 is dedicated to unrooted cuttings and slips, which are vegetative portions of a plant intended for propagation. These items are distinguished by the fact that they have not yet developed a root system. Classification under this code requires that the product be a living part of a plant capable of developing into a full plant. This includes stems, side shoots, or leaves that can be used to grow new specimens. The technical distinction is based on the biological state of the item at the time of crossing the border; once a cutting develops roots, it must be reclassified under other subheadings of 0602, such as 0602.90.
- Covers
- Unrooted softwood cuttings
- Unrooted hardwood cuttings
- Plant slips for grafting or planting
- Leaf cuttings without root development
- Vine cuttings (unrooted)
- 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. Unrooted slips are often confused with HS code 0601, which covers bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns, and rhizomes. While both are used for propagation, the physical structure of a slip (usually a stem or leaf) differs from the storage organs classified in 0601. Another common misclassification is 0603, which covers cut flowers and flower buds for bouquets; if the cutting is intended for decorative use rather than planting, it may fall under 0603. Finally, if the slip has even minimal root development, it should be classified under 0602.90 rather than 0602.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 060210 (the code used for unrooted slips), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 060210 (the code used for unrooted slips) 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 unrooted slips.
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 unrooted slips
Brazil classifies unrooted slips 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 unrooted slips
What is the HS code for Unrooted slips?
The HS code for Unrooted slips is 060210 (Plants, live; unrooted cuttings and slips). The HS code for unrooted slips and cuttings is 0602.10.
How do I classify Unrooted slips for customs?
Unrooted slips is classified under HS code 060210 — Plants, live; unrooted cuttings and slips. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can dormant cuttings be classified under this code?
Yes, dormant unrooted cuttings are classified under 0602.10 as long as they are live and intended for planting or grafting.
Which countries are the top exporters of unrooted slips (HS 060210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 060210 (the code used for unrooted slips) 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 unrooted slips (HS 060210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 060210 (the code used for unrooted slips) 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 Unrooted slips the same in all countries?
The base HS code 060210 for Unrooted slips 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 unrooted slips in Brazil?
In Brazil, unrooted slips (HS 060210) is classified under NCM 0602.10.00.