Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes; dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading no. 1212

HS v2017 Code: 0601

About bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes; dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading no. 1212

HS code 0601 covers a diverse range of plant materials, including bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns, and rhizomes. These products are widely used in the horticulture, landscaping, and food industries, making this code an important part of the global agricultural trade. The products under this code are often dormant, in growth, or in flower, and they play a crucial role in the production of various crops, ornamental plants, and medicinal herbs.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 0601 typically involves specialized cultivation techniques. Bulbs, tubers, and other underground plant structures are often grown in dedicated nurseries or fields, where they are carefully tended to ensure proper growth and development. This may include practices such as soil preparation, planting, irrigation, and pest management. Depending on the specific product, the harvesting and post-harvest handling processes can also vary, often involving careful extraction, cleaning, and storage to maintain the quality and viability of the plant materials.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of items under HS code 0601 include high-quality planting materials, such as certified seed bulbs or tubers, as well as suitable growing media, fertilizers, and water. Specialized equipment, such as planting and harvesting machinery, may also be necessary, depending on the scale and mechanization of the production process. Additionally, labor, energy, and transportation resources are important inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The products covered by HS code 0601 are primarily used as inputs for the production of various agricultural and horticultural goods. For example, bulbs and tubers may be used to grow ornamental plants, such as flowers, or to produce food crops, such as potatoes or onions. The chicory plants and roots under this code are often used in the production of 1212 Chicory roots, fresh or dried, whether or not sliced, ground or in the form of pellets for use in the food and beverage industries.

Family tree for bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes; dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading no. 1212

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/06'>06: Trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0601'>0601: Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes; dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading no. 1212</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0602'>0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0603'>0603: Flowers; cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0604'>0604: Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens; suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated etc.</a>"]

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B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/060120'>060120: Plants, live; bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower, chicory plants and roots other than of heading no. 1212</a>"]


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