Chapter 6
Live Trees and Other Plants
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-02-07 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 6 contains 96 HTS lines covering live trees and other plants. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 7%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
0601 — Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading 1212
#Heading 0601 contains 16 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–3.5%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
0601
Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading 1212:
Free
0601.10
Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant:
Free
0601.10.15.00
Tulip bulbs
89.6¢/1000
0601.10.30.00
Hyacinth bulbs
38.4¢/1000
0601.10.45.00
Lily bulbs
55.7¢/1000
0601.10.60.00
Narcissus bulbs
$1.34/1000
0601.10.75.00
Crocus corms
19.2¢/1000
0601.10.85.00
Lily of the valley pips
$1.44/1000
0601.10.90
Other
3.5%
0601.10.90.20
Iris bulbs
Free
0601.10.90.40
Gladiolus corms
Free
0601.10.90.60
Begonia (tuberous) tubers
Free
0601.10.90.80
Other
Free
0601.20
Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots:
Free
0601.20.10.00
Hyacinth bulbs, without soil attached
38.4¢/1000
0601.20.90.00
Other
1.4%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0601 | Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading 1212: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0601.10 | Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0601.10.15.00 | Tulip bulbs | 89.6¢/1000 | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0601.10.30.00 | Hyacinth bulbs | 38.4¢/1000 | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0601.10.45.00 | Lily bulbs | 55.7¢/1000 | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0601.10.60.00 | Narcissus bulbs | $1.34/1000 | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0601.10.75.00 | Crocus corms | 19.2¢/1000 | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0601.10.85.00 | Lily of the valley pips | $1.44/1000 | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0601.10.90 | Other | 3.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0601.10.90.20 | Iris bulbs | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0601.10.90.40 | Gladiolus corms | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0601.10.90.60 | Begonia (tuberous) tubers | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0601.10.90.80 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0601.20 | Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0601.20.10.00 | Hyacinth bulbs, without soil attached | 38.4¢/1000 | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0601.20.90.00 | Other | 1.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
0602 — Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn
#Heading 0602 contains 19 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–4.8%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
0602
Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn:
Free
0602.10.00.00
Unrooted cuttings and slips
4.8%
0602.20.00.00
Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts
Free
0602.30.00.00
Rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not
1.9%
0602.40.00.00
Roses, grafted or not
Free
0602.90
Other:
Free
0602.90.20.00
Orchid plants
Free
0602.90.30
With soil attached to roots
1.4%
0602.90.30.10
Chrysanthemums
Free
0602.90.30.90
Other
Free
0602.90.40.00
Other
3.5%
0602.90.50.00
Mushroom spawn
1.4¢/kg
0602.90.60
With soil attached to roots
1.9%
0602.90.60.10
Trees and shrubs
Free
0602.90.60.20
Poinsettias
Free
0602.90.60.90
Other
Free
0602.90.90
Other
4.8%
0602.90.90.10
Trees and shrubs
Free
0602.90.90.90
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0602 | Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0602.10.00.00 | Unrooted cuttings and slips | 4.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0602.20.00.00 | Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0602.30.00.00 | Rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not | 1.9% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0602.40.00.00 | Roses, grafted or not | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0602.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0602.90.20.00 | Orchid plants | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0602.90.30 | With soil attached to roots | 1.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0602.90.30.10 | Chrysanthemums | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0602.90.30.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0602.90.40.00 | Other | 3.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0602.90.50.00 | Mushroom spawn | 1.4¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 0602.90.60 | With soil attached to roots | 1.9% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0602.90.60.10 | Trees and shrubs | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0602.90.60.20 | Poinsettias | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0602.90.60.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0602.90.90 | Other | 4.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0602.90.90.10 | Trees and shrubs | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0602.90.90.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
0603 — Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared
#Heading 0603 contains 41 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–6.8%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
0603
Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared:
Free
0603.11.00
Roses
6.8%
0603.11.00.30
Spray
Free
0603.11.00.50
Other
Free
0603.12
Carnations:
Free
0603.12.30.00
Miniature (spray) carnations
3.2%
0603.12.70.00
Other
6.4%
0603.13.00
Orchids
6.4%
0603.13.00.50
Dendrobium
Free
0603.13.00.60
Other
Free
0603.14.00
Chrysanthemums
6.4%
0603.14.00.10
Pom Pom
Free
0603.14.00.20
Other
Free
0603.15.00.00
Lilies (Lillium spp.)
6.4%
0603.19.01
Other
6.4%
0603.19.01.05
Anthuriums
Free
0603.19.01.07
Alstroemeria
Free
0603.19.01.09
Aster
Free
0603.19.01.11
Bells of Ireland
Free
0603.19.01.13
Bird of Paradise
Free
0603.19.01.14
Calla lilies
Free
0603.19.01.15
Daffodils
Free
0603.19.01.16
Delphinium
Free
0603.19.01.17
Freesia
Free
0603.19.01.18
Gerbera
Free
0603.19.01.19
Gladiolus
Free
0603.19.01.20
Gypsophila
Free
0603.19.01.25
Hydrangea
Free
0603.19.01.27
Hypericum
Free
0603.19.01.29
Lisianthus
Free
0603.19.01.31
Peony
Free
0603.19.01.35
Ranunculus
Free
0603.19.01.37
Scabiosa
Free
0603.19.01.40
Snapdragons
Free
0603.19.01.41
Statice
Free
0603.19.01.42
Stock
Free
0603.19.01.43
Sunflowers
Free
0603.19.01.45
Tulips
Free
0603.19.01.55
Campanula
Free
0603.19.01.97
Other
Free
0603.90.00.00
Other
4%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0603 | Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.11.00 | Roses | 6.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0603.11.00.30 | Spray | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.11.00.50 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.12 | Carnations: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.12.30.00 | Miniature (spray) carnations | 3.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0603.12.70.00 | Other | 6.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 3.2% (JP) |
| 0603.13.00 | Orchids | 6.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 3.2% (JP) |
| 0603.13.00.50 | Dendrobium | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.13.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.14.00 | Chrysanthemums | 6.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 3.2% (JP) |
| 0603.14.00.10 | Pom Pom | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.14.00.20 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.15.00.00 | Lilies (Lillium spp.) | 6.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 3.2% (JP) |
| 0603.19.01 | Other | 6.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 3.2% (JP) |
| 0603.19.01.05 | Anthuriums | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.07 | Alstroemeria | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.09 | Aster | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.11 | Bells of Ireland | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.13 | Bird of Paradise | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.14 | Calla lilies | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.15 | Daffodils | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.16 | Delphinium | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.17 | Freesia | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.18 | Gerbera | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.19 | Gladiolus | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.20 | Gypsophila | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.25 | Hydrangea | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.27 | Hypericum | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.29 | Lisianthus | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.31 | Peony | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.35 | Ranunculus | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.37 | Scabiosa | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.40 | Snapdragons | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.41 | Statice | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.42 | Stock | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.43 | Sunflowers | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.45 | Tulips | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.55 | Campanula | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.19.01.97 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0603.90.00.00 | Other | 4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
0604 — Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens, being goods of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared
#Heading 0604 contains 20 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–7%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
0604
Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens, being goods of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared:
Free
0604.20.00
Fresh
Free
0604.20.00.05
Aralia
Free
0604.20.00.11
Aspidistra
Free
0604.20.00.15
Eucalyptus
Free
0604.20.00.20
Douglas fir
Free
0604.20.00.40
Fir except Douglas fir
Free
0604.20.00.60
Other
Free
0604.20.00.65
Leather leaf
Free
0604.20.00.70
Other
Free
0604.20.00.72
Mosses and lichens
Free
0604.20.00.74
Chamadorea
Free
0604.20.00.78
Other
Free
0604.20.00.82
Pittosporum
Free
0604.20.00.84
Ruscus
Free
0604.20.00.86
Other
Free
0604.90
Other:
Free
0604.90.10.00
Mosses and lichens
Free
0604.90.30.00
Dried or bleached
Free
0604.90.60.00
Other
7%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0604 | Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens, being goods of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.20.00 | Fresh | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.20.00.05 | Aralia | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.20.00.11 | Aspidistra | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.20.00.15 | Eucalyptus | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.20.00.20 | Douglas fir | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.20.00.40 | Fir except Douglas fir | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.20.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.20.00.65 | Leather leaf | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.20.00.70 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.20.00.72 | Mosses and lichens | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.20.00.74 | Chamadorea | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.20.00.78 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.20.00.82 | Pittosporum | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.20.00.84 | Ruscus | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.20.00.86 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.90.10.00 | Mosses and lichens | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.90.30.00 | Dried or bleached | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0604.90.60.00 | Other | 7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 6
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 6). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 25%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. The most common rate is 25%; some products carry 7.5%. Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Reciprocal tariff (Recip: 10%)
- Tariffs applied under the post-February 2026 SCOTUS ruling upholding Section 122 authority. Typically 10–25% depending on country of origin, stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232: 25%)
- Tariffs on steel and aluminum products (and downstream derivatives) imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.