Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0602

HS code 060290 covers a diverse range of live plants that do not fall under any other specific plant classification in the Harmonized System. This broad category encompasses a wide variety of ornamental, landscaping, and horticultural plants that are essential for the global floriculture and nursery industries. These live plants play a crucial role in the beautification of urban and rural environments, as well as in the production of food crops and other agricultural products.

The production of live plants under HS code 060290 typically involves a combination of greenhouse cultivation, open-field farming, and specialized nursery operations. Growers utilize techniques such as seed propagation, vegetative propagation (e.g., cuttings, division, layering), and tissue culture to produce a diverse array of plant species. Careful management of environmental factors, such as temperature, humidity, and lighting, is essential to ensure the healthy growth and development of these live plants.

The main inputs required for the production of live plants under HS code 060290 include high-quality seeds or plant material, potting media (e.g., soil, peat, bark), fertilizers, and specialized equipment like greenhouses, irrigation systems, and propagation facilities. Additionally, growers may rely on various agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides and fungicides, to maintain plant health and protect against pests and diseases.

The live plants produced under HS code 060290 are primarily used for ornamental, landscaping, and horticultural purposes. These plants may be sold to wholesalers, retailers, landscapers, or directly to consumers for use in gardens, parks, and other green spaces. The outputs of this industry can also be used as inputs for other HS codes, such as 060110 Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant, 060210 Unrooted cuttings and slips, and 060220 Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts, among others.