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 category within the broader HS chapter 06 on 'Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage'. This code encompasses a wide variety of ornamental and specialty plants that are in high demand globally for landscaping, gardening, and horticultural applications. The live plant industry plays a crucial role in the broader agricultural and horticultural sectors, contributing to economic growth, environmental sustainability, and the aesthetic appeal of urban and rural landscapes.

The production of live plants under HS code 060290 typically involves a combination of greenhouse cultivation, nursery operations, and field-grown techniques. Growers utilize advanced propagation methods such as seed germination, vegetative cuttings, and tissue culture to produce high-quality, disease-resistant plants. Careful management of environmental factors like temperature, humidity, and lighting is essential to ensure optimal growth and development of these diverse plant species.

The main inputs required for the production of live plants under HS code 060290 include high-quality seeds or plant material, specialized growing media (such as soil, peat, or hydroponics), irrigation systems, greenhouse or nursery infrastructure, and a range of agricultural chemicals and fertilizers to support plant health and growth. Growers also rely on skilled labor, advanced cultivation equipment, and efficient logistics to ensure timely delivery of the final products to domestic and international markets.

The live plants produced under HS code 060290 are primarily destined for use in landscaping, gardening, and horticultural applications. These plants may be sold directly to consumers, landscapers, or garden centers, or they may be used as inputs for the production of other plant-based products, such as 060311 Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, 060390 Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared, or 060420 Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens, being goods of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh.