HS Code 0602
Other Live Plants and Mushroom Spawn
HS code 0602 encompasses live plants, trees, shrubs, and mushroom spawn, including cuttings and slips for agricultural, horticultural, or silvicultural propagat
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HS Code 0602 — Other Live Plants and Mushroom Spawn
This code covers live plants including trees, shrubs, and bushes, along with their roots. It specifically includes cuttings, slips, and mushroom spawn used for commercial fungi production.
What's included
- Fruit tree saplings
- Mushroom spawn
- Rose bushes
- Unrooted cuttings
- Outdoor shrubs
What's excluded
- Bulbs and tubers → use
0601(Dormant bulbs have their own specific heading.) - Cut flowers → use
0603(Plants removed from roots for decoration are classified under 0603.)
Common examples
- Grape vine cuttings
- Indoor potted houseplants
- Shiitake mushroom spawn on logs
- Bare-root fruit trees
Frequently asked questions
Is mushroom spawn considered a live plant?
For customs purposes under 0602, it is treated as a propagation material alongside plants.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Must comply with national plant protection organisation (NPPO) rules.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Netherlands, Belgium, Italy
- Top importers: Germany, France, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Live plant imports are high-risk for customs; always confirm the specific species is not endangered (CITES).
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