HTS US: 0601.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading covers various types of bulbs, tubers, tubers, corms, roots, and other underground parts of plants intended for planting or consumption. These plant parts are typically used for propagation or culinary purposes and include species from a wide range of botanical families.
- Bulbs: Rounded underground storage organs composed of layered fleshy scales, such as onions and garlic.
- Tubers: Thickened underground stems or roots that store nutrients, such as potatoes and Jerusalem artichokes.
- Corms: Short, vertical, swollen underground plant stems serving as storage organs, for example, crocus and gladiolus corms.
- Roots: Edible or propagative underground roots like sweet potatoes and salsify.
- Other underground parts: Various other plant parts growing beneath the soil surface used for planting or consumption.
This classification excludes artificially modified or preserved forms unless specifically indicated.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Plants and Plant Products (Chapters 6-14)
- Chapter 06: Live Trees and Other Plants; Bulbs, Roots and the Like; Cut Flowers and Ornamental Foliage
- Heading 0601: Bulbs, tubers, tubers, corms, roots and other underground parts of plants, without leaves, flowers or green shoots, suitable for planting.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
0601.XX.XXXX– The final digits specify the exact type and form of the underground plant part.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit HS heading 0601 is subdivided into specific 6-digit and 10-digit codes to identify various types of bulbs, tubers, corms, roots, and other underground parts by species and intended use.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0601.10 | Onion sets, shallots, and garlic, fresh or chilled | Includes small onion bulbs used for planting and fresh garlic bulbs. |
0601.10.0010 |
Onion sets and shallots, suitable for planting | |
0601.10.0020 |
Garlic bulbs, fresh or chilled, suitable for planting | |
| 0601.20 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled | Other bulbs and tubers such as leeks, asparagus roots used for planting. |
0601.20.0010 |
Leek sets suitable for planting | |
0601.20.0090 |
Other vegetables’ underground parts, fresh or chilled, for planting | |
| 0601.30 | Cruciferous vegetable roots, fresh or chilled | Roots like horseradish and salsify used for planting or consumption. |
0601.30.0010 |
Horseradish roots, fresh or chilled | |
0601.30.0020 |
Salsify roots, fresh or chilled | |
| 0601.40 | Other roots and tubers, fresh or chilled | Includes sweet potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, and similar tubers. |
0601.40.0010 |
Sweet potato tubers, suitable for planting | |
0601.40.0090 |
Other tubers and roots, fresh or chilled, for planting | |
| 0601.90 | Other bulbs, tubers, corms, roots and other underground parts, dried, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved | Includes dried onion sets, frozen garlic cloves, and other preserved underground parts suitable for planting. |
0601.90.0010 |
Dried onion sets and shallots | |
0601.90.0020 |
Frozen or otherwise preserved garlic bulbs | |
0601.90.0090 |
Other dried, frozen or preserved bulbs and tubers for planting |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:
- Seeds and fruits for sowing (other than underground parts) are usually classified under Chapter 12.
- Fresh vegetables that are not suitable for planting fall under Chapter 07.
- Cut flowers and ornamental foliage belong to Chapter 06 but different headings (e.g., 0603, 0604).
- Processed or preserved vegetables (e.g., canned or frozen for consumption) are classified in Chapter 07 or 20.
- Roots and tubers used exclusively for food and not suitable for planting are under different vegetable headings.
Notes
- Phytosanitary Regulations: Importation of bulbs, tubers, and other underground planting materials is subject to strict quarantine and phytosanitary controls by USDA-APHIS to prevent introduction of pests and diseases.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates vary according to the specific 10-digit HTS code and may be subject to temporary duty suspensions or quotas depending on trade agreements and agricultural policies.
- Packaging and Labeling: Proper labeling indicating botanical name, variety, and origin is generally required to comply with customs and agricultural regulations.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of fresh garlic bulbs suitable for planting from the Netherlands.
US HTS Code:
0601.10.0020(Garlic bulbs, fresh or chilled, suitable for planting)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (subject to phytosanitary import requirements)
Additional Requirements: USDA-APHIS import permit and phytosanitary certificate required.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 0602: Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
- HTS 0701: Potatoes, fresh or chilled (for consumption, not for planting).
- HTS 0714: Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers prepared or preserved.
- HTS 1212: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits) for sowing.
