Bulbs — HTS 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
Chapter 06 › Heading 0601
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0601 is a four-digit product category for certain live plant materials used for planting or growing. It groups bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns, and rhizomes, whether dormant, actively growing, or in flower. It also covers chicory plants and chicory roots, except roots classified in heading 1212.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, first identify the plant material and its condition, then follow the subheading descriptions beneath 0601. The more specific code may distinguish the type of plant material, the plant or flower species, or another characteristic stated in the tariff. Do not assume that all live roots or planting materials belong here: products described as seeds, edible roots, cut flowers, foliage, or other plant products may fall elsewhere. The official HTSUS wording, relevant notes, and customs classification guidance should be checked; uncertain classifications may require a customs broker or other qualified professional.
What to check
- Confirm that the merchandise is a live planting material covered by heading 0601, rather than a seed, cut flower, foliage product, or edible plant part.
- Identify the exact botanical type and material form: bulb, tuber, tuberous root, corm, crown, rhizome, or chicory plant or root.
- Check whether the item is dormant, growing, or flowering, and determine whether that condition affects the applicable subheading.
- Review every indented subheading under 0601 and compare its wording with the product’s species, form, and intended use; classify to the most specific description supported by the facts.
- Verify the result against the current official HTSUS, tariff notes, and any applicable agency requirements, especially for live plants and plant material.
HTS heading 0601 summary
Bulbs is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0601.10 | Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant |
| 0601.20 | Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.