HS 603 — Bulbs, tubers
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 06 Live trees and other plants
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 06
Chapter 06 Live trees and other plants
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 603 covers
Live trees, plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers and ornamental foliage.
Classification notes
Live vs dormant, and species, determine the subheading; seeds for sowing sit in Ch.12.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 603
What is HS 603?
Bulbs, tubers is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 06 (Live trees and other plants). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 603?
Bulbs, tubers covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 603 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 603 products?
Live vs dormant, and species, determine the subheading; seeds for sowing sit in Ch.12.