Plants, live; edible fruit or nut trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not

HS code 060220 covers the import and export of live plants, including edible fruit or nut trees, shrubs, and bushes, whether grafted or not. This industry plays a vital role in the global agricultural and horticultural sectors, providing essential inputs for food production, landscaping, and ornamental purposes. The trade of these live plants is a significant component of the broader agricultural and horticultural supply chains, contributing to the overall economic activity and food security in many regions around the world.

The production of live plants, trees, shrubs, and bushes covered under HS code 060220 typically involves a range of techniques, including propagation through seeds, cuttings, or grafting, as well as specialized cultivation practices such as pruning, irrigation, and pest management. Nurseries and greenhouses often play a crucial role in the early stages of plant growth, providing controlled environments to ensure optimal conditions for germination and development. Depending on the specific plant variety, producers may also employ techniques like pollination, grafting, or tissue culture to maintain desirable traits and characteristics.

The main inputs required for the production of live plants, trees, shrubs, and bushes under HS code 060220 include high-quality seeds or plant material, soil or growing media, water, and various agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides, and specialized equipment. Producers may also rely on skilled labor, greenhouse or nursery facilities, and transportation infrastructure to ensure the efficient cultivation and distribution of these live plant products.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 060220 are the live plants, trees, shrubs, and bushes themselves, which are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries and end-users. These live plant products may be used for 060110 Plants, bulbs, tubers, roots, cuttings and slips; unrooted, 060210 Plants, live; unrooted cuttings and slips, 060230 Orchids, fresh, 060240 Chrysanthemums, fresh, 060290 Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0602, and other related HS codes, depending on the specific plant variety and its intended use.